CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2009-0612: Infoleak

First published: Tue Feb 17 2009(Updated: )

Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance (IWSVA) 3.x and InterScan Web Security Suite (IWSS) 3.x, when basic authorization is enabled on the standalone proxy, forwards the Proxy-Authorization header from Windows Media Player, which allows remote web servers to obtain credentials by offering a media stream and then capturing this header.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Suite=2.5
Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Suite=3.1
Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance=3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-0612?

    CVE-2009-0612 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to expose user credentials.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-0612?

    To fix CVE-2009-0612, disable basic authorization on the standalone proxy or upgrade to a patched version of the software.

  • What products are impacted by CVE-2009-0612?

    CVE-2009-0612 affects Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Suite versions 2.5 and 3.1, as well as the InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance version 3.1.

  • Can CVE-2009-0612 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2009-0612 can be exploited remotely by attackers who can manipulate the web server to obtain credentials.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-0612?

    Yes, a workaround for CVE-2009-0612 involves configuring your proxy settings to prevent the forwarding of the Proxy-Authorization header.

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