Description
The administration interface for the dwhttpd web server in Solaris AnswerBook2 does not properly authenticate requests to its supporting CGI scripts, which allows remote attackers to add user accounts to the interface by directly calling the admin CGI script.
Product(s):
- Sun Solaris AnswerBook2 1.3
- Sun Solaris AnswerBook2 1.4.1
- Sun Solaris AnswerBook2 1.4.2
- Sun Solaris AnswerBook2 1.4
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2000-0696, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2000-0696 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.