Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2018-12520 |
CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
ntopng Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
Vendor | ntop |
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU13898
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-12520
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication on the target system.
The vulnerability exists in ntopng network analyzer due to session management issues. A remote attacker can send specially crafted packets to the affected server, bypass authentication to hijack a user's session and escalate his access to the system.
MitigationUpdate to version 3.4.180617.
Vulnerable software versionsntopng: before 3.4.180617
http://github.com/ntop/ntopng/commit/30610bda60cbfc058f90a1c0a17d0e8f4516221a
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.