Barracuda Networks products - SQL Injection Vulnerability
(CVE Number: CVE-2008-1094)
| Vulnerability: | SQL Injection |
| Risk: | Medium |
| Attack Vector: | From Remote |
| Vulnerability Discovered: | 16 June 2008 |
| Vendor Notified: | 16 June 2008 |
| Advisory Released: | 15 December 2008 |
Abstract
Barracuda Networks Spam Firewall is vulnerable to various SQL Injection attacks. When exploited by an authenticated user,
the identified vulnerability can lead to Database Information Disclosure, Denial of Service, etc.
Description
The index.cgi resource was identified as being susceptible to SQL Injection attacks.
When filtering user accounts in Users->Account View section, the pattern_x parameter (where x = 0..n) allows inserting
arbitrary SQL code once filter_x parameter is set to ‘search_count_equals‘ value.
/cgi-bin/index.cgi?&user=&password=&et=&auth_type=Local&locale=en_US&realm=&primary_tab=USERS&secondary_tab=
per_user_account_view&boolean_0=boolean_and&filter_0=search_count_equals&pattern_0=if(database() like concat(char(99),char(37)),5,0)
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by injecting arbitrary SQL code to be executed as part of the SQL query.
Barracuda Networks Technical Alert Article:
http://www.barracudanetworks.com/ns/support/tech_alert.php
Affected Versions
Barracuda Spam Firewall (Firmware v3.5.11.020, Model 600)
Other products/versions might be affected.
Mitigation
Vendor recommends upgrading to the following firmware version
Barracuda Spam Firewall (Firmware v3.5.12.001)
Alternatively, please contact Barracuda Networks for technical support.
Credits
Dr. Marian Ventuneac,
Data Communications Security Laboratory,
Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering,
University of Limerick
Disclaimer
Data Communications Security Laboratory releases this information with the vendor acceptance. DCSL is not responsible for any
malicious application of the information presented in this advisory.