CVE-2005-0357
First published: Sat Aug 20 2005(Updated: )
EMC Legato NetWorker, Sun Solstice Backup 6.0 and 6.1, and StorEdge Enterprise Backup 7.0 through 7.2 rely on AUTH_UNIX authentication, which relies on user ID for authentication and allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain privileges by spoofing a username or UID.
Credit: cret@cert.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| NetWorker | =4.2.2 | |
| NetWorker | =6.0 | |
| NetWorker | =6.1 | |
| NetWorker | =7.2 | |
| NetWorker | =7.13 | |
| Sun Solstice Backup | =6.0 | |
| Sun Solstice Backup | =6.1 | |
| Sun Storedge Enterprise Backup Software | =7.0 | |
| Sun Storedge Enterprise Backup Software | =7.1 | |
| Sun Storedge Enterprise Backup Software | =7.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.legato.com/support/websupport/product_alerts/081605_NW_authentication.htm
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101886-1
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/606857
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14582
- http://www.osvdb.org/18800
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014713
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16470
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16464
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21887
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0357?
CVE-2005-0357 is considered a high severity vulnerability that allows remote authentication bypass.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0357?
To fix CVE-2005-0357, you should update or patch the affected software to a version that mitigates this vulnerability.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2005-0357?
CVE-2005-0357 affects EMC Legato NetWorker versions 4.2.2, 6.0, 6.1, and 7.2, as well as Sun Solstice Backup versions 6.0 and 6.1.
What type of authentication is exploited in CVE-2005-0357?
CVE-2005-0357 exploits the AUTH_UNIX authentication method, which relies on user ID for authentication.
Can an attacker gain privileges through CVE-2005-0357?
Yes, an attacker can gain unauthorized privileges by spoofing a username or UID due to the vulnerability in CVE-2005-0357.
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