CVE-2009-0612: Infoleak

Published 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.

Affected Software

3 affected components
trendmicro Interscan Web Security Suite=2.5
trendmicro Interscan Web Security Suite=3.1
trendmicro Interscan Web Security Virtual Appliance=3.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Disable basic authorization on the standalone proxy. When basic authorization is enabled the proxy forwards the Proxy-Authorization header (for example from Windows Media Player), allowing remote servers to obtain credentials; disabling basic authorization prevents this header from being forwarded.

    Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Suite / InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance (standalone proxy) basic authorization = disabled

Event History

Feb 17, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0612?

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

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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