CVE-2004-2107 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can access sensitive logs, restart services, or force policy updates on Finjan SurfinGate proxies without authentication when running in proxy mode.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2004-2107?

CVE-2004-2107 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 May 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Finjan SurfinGate 6.0 and 7.0, when running in proxy mode, does not authenticate FHTTP commands on TCP port 3141, which allows remote attackers to use the finjan-parameter-type header to (1) restart the service, (2) use the getlastmsg command to view log information, or (3) use the online command to force a policy update from the database server.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2107?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Finjan Software Surfingate.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2107?

No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2107 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2004-2107 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-2107 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-84p7-2f98-jg3f.

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