CVE-2008-0971 - Barracuda Networks products Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities




CVE Numbers: CVE-2008-0971
Vulnerabilities: Multiple Cross-Site Scripting (Persistent & Reflected)
Risk: Medium
Attack vector: From Remote

Vulnerabilities Discovered: 16th June 2008
Vendor Notified: 16th June 2008
Advisory Released: 15th December 2008


Abstract

Barracuda Networks Message Archiver product is vulnerable to persistent and reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. Barracuda Spam Firewall, IM Firewall and Web Filter products are vulnerable to multiple reflected XSS attacks. When exploited by an authenticated user, the identified vulnerabilities can lead to Information Disclosure, Session Hijack,
access to Intranet available servers, etc.


Description

The index.cgi resource was identified as being susceptible to multiple persistent and reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
attacks.

a. Persistent XSS in Barracuda Message Archiver

In Search Based Retention Policy, the Policy Name field allows persistent XSS when set to something like policy_name" onblur="alert('xss')

b. Reflected XSS in Barracuda Message Archiver

Setting various parameters in IP Configuration, Administration, Journal Accounts, Retention Policy, and GroupWise Sync allow
reflected XSS attacks.

c. Reflected XSS in Barracuda Spam Firewall, IM Firewall and Web Filter

· User provided input is not sanitised when displayed as part of error messages - identified in all verified products.
· User provided input is not sanitised when used to perform various searches - identified in Barracuda Web Filter.
· Manipulation of HTML INPUT hidden elements - identified in all verified products.
e.g auth_type INPUT hidden element allows a reflected XSS attack when set to something like
Local"><script>alert('xss')</script>


Original Advisory:

http://dcsl.ul.ie/advisories/03.htm


Barracuda Networks Technical Alert

http://www.barracudanetworks.com/ns/support/tech_alert.php


Affected Versions

Barracuda Message Archiver (Firmware v1.1.0.010, Model 350)
Barracuda Spam Firewall (Firmware v3.5.11.020, Model 600)
Barracuda Web Filter (Firmware v3.3.0.038, Model 910)
Barracuda IM Firewall (Firmware v3.0.01.008, Model 420)

Other models/firmware versions might be affected.


Mitigation

Vendor recommends upgrading to the following firmware version:

Barracuda Message Archiver Release 1.2.1.002 (2008-07-22)
Barracuda Spam Firewall Release 3.5.12.007 (2008-10-24)
Barracuda Web Filter Release 3.3.0.052 (2008-08-04)
Barracuda IM Firewall Release 3.1.01.017 (2008-07-02)
Barracuda Load Balancer Release 2.3.024 (2008-10-20)

Alternatively, please contact Barracuda Networks for technical support.


Credits

Dr. Marian Ventuneac, marian.ventuneac@xxxxx
Data Communication Security Laboratory, Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering, University of Limerick


Disclaimer

Data Communication Security Laboratory releases this information with the vendor acceptance. DCSL is not responsible for any malicious application of the information presented in this advisory.



Relevant Pages

  • Barracuda Spam Firewall <= 3.1.10 acts as open relay for whitelisted senders.
    ... the Barracuda Spam Firewall only relays ... and the Barracuda becomes an open relay for all e-mail sent from the ...
    (Bugtraq)
  • New to Exchange
    ... I have SBS2000 and exchange is currently pulling POP3 mail from my ISP. ... getting pounded w/ spam so I purchased a Barracuda spam firewall. ...
    (microsoft.public.exchange.design)
  • Re: Blocked e-mail
    ... It seems as though my Barracuda SPAM firewall was the problem. ... has several different way's to stop SPAM and one of the features blocks ... These e-mails coming through were treated as spoofed e-mail because it ...
    (microsoft.public.exchange.admin)
  • Barracuda
    ... We're trying to get a Barracuda SPAM firewall working on our network. ... have a Check Point firewall and behind that we have an ISA server. ...
    (microsoft.public.isa)

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