(Gentoo Issues Fix) PHProjekt 'setup.php' Lets Remote Users Upload Files and Execute Commands
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SecurityTracker Alert ID: 1012479 |
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SecurityTracker URL: http://securitytracker.com/id/1012479
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CVE Reference:
GENERIC-MAP-NOMATCH
(Links to External Site)
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Date: Dec 11 2004
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Impact:
Execution of arbitrary code via network, Modification of user information, User access via network
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Fix Available: Yes Vendor Confirmed: Yes
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Version(s): 4.2.1 and prior versions
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Description:
A vulnerability was reported in PHProjekt in the setup files. A remote user can modify the configuration and execute arbitrary scripts and commands on the target system.
The vendor reported that a remote user can exploit 'setup.php' to upload and execute arbitrary PHP scripts, including operating system commands, with the privileges of the target web service.
The vendor credits Martin Munch of 'it.sec' with reporting this flaw.
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Impact:
A remote user can execute arbitrary PHP scripts, including operating system commands, on the target system. The scripts will run with the privileges of the target web service.
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Solution:
Gentoo has issued a fix and indicates that all PHProjekt users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=www-apps/phprojekt-4.2-r1"
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Vendor URL: www.phprojekt.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=189&mode=thread&order=0 (Links to External Site)
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Cause:
Access control error
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Underlying OS:
Linux (Gentoo)
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Message History:
This archive entry is a follow-up to the message listed below.
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Source Message Contents
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Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 22:54:02 +0100
Subject: [Full-Disclosure] [ GLSA 200412-06 ] PHProjekt: setup.php vulnerability
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Title: PHProjekt: setup.php vulnerability
Date: December 10, 2004
Bugs: #73021
ID: 200412-06
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Synopsis
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PHProjekt contains a vulnerability in the setup procedure allowing
remote users without admin rights to change the configuration.
Background
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PHProjekt is a modular groupware web application used to coordinate
group activities and share files.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 www-apps/phprojekt < 4.2-r1 >= 4.2-r1
Description
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Martin Muench, from it.sec, found a flaw in the setup.php file.
Impact
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Successful exploitation of the flaw allows a remote attacker without
admin rights to make unauthorized changes to PHProjekt configuration.
Workaround
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As a workaround, you could replace the existing setup.php file in
PHProjekt root directory by the one provided on the PHProjekt Advisory
(see References).
Resolution
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All PHProjekt users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=www-apps/phprojekt-4.2-r1"
References
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[ 1 ] PHProjekt Advisory
http://www.phprojekt.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=189&mode=thread&order=0
Availability
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This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200412-06.xml
Concerns?
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Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
http://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
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Copyright 2004 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0
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