Rule:  

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Sid:
2441

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Summary:
This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a known
vulnerability in ExploreAnywhere Software's NETObserve.

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Impact:
Execution of commands or control of remote machines being managed by the
software.

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Detailed Information:
NETObserve is a software solution that can be used to remotely monitor
and control Windows based machines. It's interface is accessed via HTTP.

By setting a cookie value, used to send login information to NETObserve,
to 0 an attacker can bypass any checks on login credentials. This can
present the attacker with administrative privileges to the NETObserve
application which can be used to manage other remote client machines.

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Affected Systems:
	NETObserve

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Attack Scenarios:
An attacker can set 'Cookie login:0' in a web request to the
administrative interface and gain administrator access to the
application.

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Ease of Attack:
Simple. No exploit software required.

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False Positives:
None known.

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False Negatives:
None known.

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Corrective Action:
Upgrade to the latest non-affected version of the software.

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Contributors:
Sourcefire Research Team
Brian Caswell <bmc@sourcefire.com>
Nigel Houghton <nigel.houghton@sourcefire.com>

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Additional References:

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