AlienVault OSSIM av-centerd Util.pm set_file Arbitrary File Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
June 13th, 2014
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of AlienVault OSSIM. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the av-centerd SOAP service. The issue lies in the handling of set_file requests allowing for an arbitrary file write with attacker controlled data. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code with root privileges.
Additional Details
AlienVault has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
http://forums.alienvault.com/discussion/2806
Disclosure Timeline
- 2014-04-18 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2014-06-13 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
HP Zero Day Initiative
