#VU60928 Input validation error in Cobian Backup

Vulnerability identifier: #VU60928

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cobian Backup
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Luis Cobian

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the Password field in the "Cobian Backup 11 Gravity User Interface". A local attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Cobian Backup: 11.2.0.582

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External links
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166156
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50790

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.