Advisory Details

August 18th, 2016

Samsung Security Manager ActiveMQ Broker Service DELETE Method Denial of Service Vulnerability

ZDI-16-480
ZDI-CAN-3548

CVE ID
CVSS SCORE 8.5, AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:C
AFFECTED VENDORS Samsung
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Security Manager
TREND MICRO CUSTOMER PROTECTION Trend Micro TippingPoint IPS customers are protected against this vulnerability by Digital Vaccine protection filter ID ['16229']. For further product information on the TippingPoint IPS: http://www.tippingpoint.com
VULNERABILITY DETAILS


This vulnerability allows remote attackers to delete files of their choosing from systems running vulnerable installations of Samsung Security Manager. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the ActiveMQ Broker service that is installed as part of this product. By issuing an HTTP DELETE request, an attacker can delete files that reside on the server. If desired, the attacker could delete critical files, rendering the server unusable.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Samsung has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
http://security.hanwhatechwin.com/product/product_view.asp?idx=6779#FL080000
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2016-02-15 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2016-08-18 - Coordinated public release of advisory
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