NagVis: Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast
CVE-2022-3979 is a high-severity incorrect type conversion or cast vulnerability in NagVis, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected NagVis versions: 1.9.0; 1.9.1; 1.9.2, and others listed below. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 1.29% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 71% of scored CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of NagVis you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| NagVis | NagVis | 1.9.0; 1.9.1; 1.9.2; 1.9.3; 1.9.4; 1.9.5; 1.9.6; 1.9.7; and 26 more ranges | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- HighSuccess depends on conditions outside the attacker's control.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 5.6 | Medium | CNA (vuldb.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.1 | High | NVD |
| CVSS 2.0 | 5.1 | Medium | CNA (vuldb.com) |
Official description
A vulnerability was found in NagVis up to 1.9.33 and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function checkAuthCookie of the file share/server/core/classes/CoreLogonMultisite.php. The manipulation of the argument hash leads to incorrect type conversion. The attack may be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation is known to be difficult. Upgrading to version 1.9.34 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is 7574fd8a2903282c2e0d1feef5c4876763db21d5. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-213557 was assigned to this vulnerability.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast
The product does not correctly convert an object, resource, or structure from one type to a different type.
More Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast vulnerabilities (CWE-704)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Patches and release notes
Third-party and government advisories
- vuldb.com/?id.213557Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
Technical write-ups (may include proof of concept)
Other references
Recent Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast vulnerabilities
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