Perforce Server - Information Disclosure Enumeration Detection Scanner
This scanner detects the use of Perforce Server - Information Disclosure in digital assets. Disclosed fields include server version, server root path, internal server address, and license information. SSL-enforcing servers are not affected.
Short Info
Level
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
N/A (Single Scan Only)
Scan only one
Domain, Subdomain, IPv4
Toolbox
The Perforce Server is widely used by software development teams for source version control and collaboration. Leveraging distributed systems, it helps manage codebases and versioning for enterprise applications. Developers and teams employ the server to streamline updating and releasing software. Organizations rely on it for maintaining detailed version histories across various projects. Its easy integration with continuous integration and delivery pipelines makes it a robust tool in DevOps. The server is essential for managing code, ensuring robust version control, and enhancing collaboration.
Information Disclosure enumeration targets systems where sensitive internal server details are available without proper authentication. These might include server versions, root paths, and other configuration data. Detecting such instances is critical to protect sensitive information from unauthorized exposure. By revealing internal server data, businesses may inadvertently expose themselves to further risks. This form of enumeration leverages default settings that do not obfuscate sensitive data. Regular checks can ensure that these vulnerabilities are detected and closed.
The vulnerability occurs because of misconfigured server settings, such as setting 'dm.info.hide' to 0, which is the default. The vulnerability affects servers that do not enforce SSL and thus expose sensitive information to potential attackers. Attackers can query for details like server root paths and license information. Communication occurs over port 1666, commonly associated with Perforce, making it targetable by external entities. The absence of authentication requirements allows easy manipulation of server responses. Vulnerable settings can be detected through both TCP connections and JavaScript methods querying these endpoints.
Potential ramifications include exposure of sensitive server details and increased risk of unauthorized access. Attackers might use disclosed information as a foothold for deeper attacks into a network. Malicious entities could exploit such data to map out an organization's infrastructure. Leakage of configuration details could lead to credential-based attacks or lateral movement within networks. Sensitive operational information, like internal server addresses, might be disclosed. Proper configuration and remediation ensure that sensitive data isn't publicly accessible or exposed.
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