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ASB-2009.1066 - [Appliance] Xerox WorkCentre Web Server: Access privileged data - Remote/unauthenticated

Date: 01 September 2009

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                         AUSCERT Security Bulletin

                               ASB-2009.1066
            Xerox WorkCentre Unauthorised Access Vulnerability
                             1 September 2009

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        AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product:              Xerox WorkCentre Web Server
Operating System:     Network Appliance
Impact/Access:        Access Privileged Data -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution:           Patch/Upgrade
Member content until: Thursday, October  1 2009

OVERVIEW

        A vulnerability has been corrected in the web server of multiple
        Xerox products.


IMPACT

        The vendor has provided the following information regarding this
        vulnerability:
        
        "A vulnerability exists in the Web Server of the products listed 
        below. If exploited when SSL is not enabled on the device the 
        vulnerability could allow remote attackers to obtain unauthorized 
        access to device configuration settings, possibly exposing customer 
        passwords." [1]
        
        The following WorkCentre models have been listed as vulnerable [1]:
          * 5632
          * 5638
          * 5645
          * 5655
          * 5665
          * 5675
          * 5687


MITIGATION

        Xerox have provided a patch to correct this vulnerability, which is
        available for download from their site.[2]
        
        Detailed installation instructions have also been made available in
        the vendor's advisory. [1]


REFERENCES

        [1] Xerox Security Bulletin XRX09-003
            http://www.xerox.com/downloads/usa/en/c/cert_XRX09-003_v1.0.pdf

        [2] Patch P39
            http://www.xerox.com/downloads/usa/en/c/cert_P39v1_WC56xx08_Patch.zip

AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate.  However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.

If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in 
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT 
Incident Reporting Form at:

        http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192

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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072

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