CVE-2005-2790 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass administrative restrictions in BF Command Control Server by using a modified client, as the server relies on the client for permission enforcement.

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

What is CVE-2005-2790?

CVE-2005-2790 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Sep 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

BFCommand & Control Server Manager BFCC 1.22_A and earlier, and BFVCC 2.14_B and earlier, relies on the client to enforce permissions and perform actions such as disconnections, which allows remote attackers to bypass administrative restrictions via a modified client.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2790?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Bfcommand and Control Software Bfcc, Bfcommand and Control Software Bfvcc.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2790?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2790 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-2005-2790 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2790 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-79w6-fp4g-8fxg.

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