7724 : JAWS Cookie Manipulation Authentication Bypass
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7 months ago

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Disclosure

Jul 12, 2004

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Jul 12, 2004

Solution

Unknown

Description

Jaws contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to bypass authenticaiton. The issue is triggered when the session is configured to use cookies which allow null passwords. By setting an MD5 hash with a null password in the cookie, a remote attacker can get in the control panel with administrator rights without a password, resulting in a loss of confidentiality, integrity, and/or availability.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Authentication Management
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality, Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Jaws has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products

Jaws
Watch-list
Jaws
Watch-list
0.3

References

Tools & Filters

Nessus

16198

Manual Testing Notes

Credit

  • Fernando Quintero - nandoBrand New Doo Dooudea.edu.co - Silence Team

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