CVE-2011-0489 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute administrative commands without authentication to modify data, read sensitive information, or cause denial of service.

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-2011-0489?

CVE-2011-0489 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jan 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The server components in Objectivity/DB 10.0 do not require authentication for administrative commands, which allows remote attackers to modify data, obtain sensitive information, or cause a denial of service by sending requests over TCP to (1) the Lock Server or (2) the Advanced Multithreaded Server, as demonstrated by commands that are ordinarily sent by the (a) ookillls and (b) oostopams applications. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0489?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Objectivity Objectivity\/Db.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0489?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0489 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-2011-0489 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-0489 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ppwq-8qp3-j45p.

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