Funk Software Proxy Named Pipe insecure permissions
| funk-proxy-named-pipe (8793) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Funk Software's Proxy creates a Windows Named Pipe during installation that allows the "Everyone" group full control. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute the Funk Proxy Host service configuration utilities.
Platforms Affected:
- Funk Software, Funk Proxy Host 3.x
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Proxy Host (3.09A or later), as listed in RAZOR Security Advisory, April 8, 2002. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
References:
- RAZOR Security Advisory April 8, 2002, Unauthorized remote control access to systems running Funk Software's Proxy v3.x at http://razor.bindview.com/publish/advisories/adv_FunkProxy.html.
- BID-4460: Funk Software Proxy Named Pipe Weak Permissions Arbitrary Access Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-0066: Funk Software Proxy Host 3.x before 3.09A creates a Named Pipe that does not require authentication and is installed with insecure access control, which allows local and possibly remote users to use the Proxy Host's configuration utilities and gain privileges.
Reported:
Apr 08, 2002
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