CVE-2008-7170 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary administrator commands because the server relies on client-side privilege enforcement.
- 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-2008-7170?
CVE-2008-7170 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Sep 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
GSC build 2067 and earlier relies on the client to enforce administrator privileges, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary administrator commands via a crafted packet.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-7170?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gameservers Gsc.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7170?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-7170 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-2008-7170 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-7170 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wg6m-m95x-w5j3.