#VU11859 Information disclosure in Zabbix - CVE-2017-2826

Vulnerability identifier: #VU11859

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2826

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Zabbix
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: Zabbix

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists in the iConfig proxy request feature due to improper handling of iConfig proxy requests. A remote attacker can submit customized iConfig proxy request packets and gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Zabbix: 2.4.0 - 2.4.8.r1

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External links
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0327

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Q & A

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.