S2 NetBox allows unauthenticated HTTP access to node logs, backups, and employee photographs

Overview

S2 NetBox and related products do not adequately restrict access to node logs, backups, and employee photographs. A remote, unauthenticated attacker could use information obtained from a vulnerable system to aid in further attacks.

Description

S2 NetBox is a line of “…open architecture, scalable, IP network-ready products for the physical security industry that integrate access control, alarm monitoring, video surveillance, and temperature monitoring.” S2 Netbox systems are operated entirely via a web interface.

The Netbox web server does not properly authenticate access to several directories, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to access network node logs, employee photographs, and backup archives.

Linear (formerly IEI) eMerge is based on S2 Netbox, and Sonitrol eAccess is based on Linear eMerge. eMerge and eAccess may also be affected by this vulnerability.

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Impact

An unauthenticated, remote attacker can access node logs, backups, and employee photographs. An attacker may be able to crack passwords contained in a backup and gain administrative control over the system. Node logs and employee photographs could provide an attacker with reconnaissance information.

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Solution

Upgrade or patch
S2 Security has made patches or upgrades available to address this vulnerability for Netbox versions 2.5, 3.3, and 4.0. Please contact S2 or Linear customer support.

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Restrict access

Restrict network access to S2 Netbox systems to trusted and authorized hosts and networks. Separate management networks from general purpose user networks. Do not allow access from untrusted networks such as the internet.

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Vendor Information

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Linear LLC __ Affected

Updated: May 25, 2010

Status

Affected

Vendor Statement

We have not received a statement from the vendor.

Vendor Information

We are not aware of further vendor information regarding this vulnerability.

Addendum

The Linear eMerge product is affected.

If you have feedback, comments, or additional information about this vulnerability, please send us [email](<mailto:[email protected]?Subject=VU%23251133 Feedback>).

S2 Security __ Affected

Notified: March 23, 2010 Updated: May 12, 2010

Status

Affected

Vendor Statement

S2 Security has made available patches or upgrades available to address this vulnerability in all versions of our product (2.5, 3.3, and 4.0). These are available through Linear Customer Support or S2 Customer Support.

Vendor Information

We are not aware of further vendor information regarding this vulnerability.

Sonitrol __ Affected

Updated: July 09, 2010

Status

Affected

Vendor Statement

We have not received a statement from the vendor.

Vendor Information

We are not aware of further vendor information regarding this vulnerability.

Addendum

Sonitrol eAccess is based on S2 Netbox and may be affected.

If you have feedback, comments, or additional information about this vulnerability, please send us [email](<mailto:[email protected]?Subject=VU%23251133 Feedback>).

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References

• <http://www.s2sys.com/page/netbox/26&gt;
• <http://www.darkreading.com/blog/archives/2010/04/attacking_door.html&gt;
• <http://blip.tv/file/3414004&gt;
• <http://www.slideshare.net/shawn_merdinger/we-dont-need-no-stinkin-badges-hacking-electronic-door-access-controllersquot-shawn-merdinger-carolinacon&gt;

Acknowledgements

These vulnerabilities were researched and reported by Shawn Merdinger. Thanks to S2 Security for information used in this document.

This document was written by Art Manion.

Other Information

CVE IDs:	CVE-2010-2466
Severity Metric:	2.63 Date Public: