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3Com TippingPoint SMS Server Information Disclosure
Secunia Advisory: SA20058
Release Date: 2006-05-10
Popularity: 6,561 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Exposure of system information
Where: From local network
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:TippingPoint IPS (TOS) 2.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2006-0993


Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in 3Com TippingPoint SMS Server, which can be exploited by malicious people to disclose certain system information.

The vulnerability is caused due to access control errors on certain directories that are accessible via the web management interface. This can potentially be exploited to disclose configuration settings if the device settings are being backed up into the directories.

The vulnerability has been reported in version 2.2. Other versions may also be affected.

Solution:
Update to version 2.2.1.4478 (SMS_2.2.1_4478.pkg).
http://tmc.tippingpoint.com/

Provided and/or discovered by:
Discovered by Micheal Cottingham and reported via ZDI.

Original Advisory:
3Com:
http://www.3com.com/securityalert/alerts/3COM-06-002.html

Zero Day Initiative:
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-013.html


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