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Mantis "sort" PHP Code Execution Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA32314
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Release Date:
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2008-10-17
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Last Update:
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2008-10-27
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Popularity:
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1,856 views
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Critical:
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Moderately critical
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Impact:
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System access
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | Mantis 1.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2008-4687
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Description:
EgiX has discovered a vulnerability in Mantis, which can be exploited by malicious users to compromise a vulnerable system.
Input passed to the "sort" parameter in manage_proj_page.php is not properly sanitised before being used in a "create_function()" call. This can be exploited to execute arbitrary PHP code.
Successful exploitation requires valid user credentials.
The vulnerability is confirmed in version 1.1.2 and reported in version 1.1.3. Other versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Update to version 1.1.4.
http://sourceforge.net/project/showfi...?group_id=14963&package_id=166159
Provided and/or discovered by:
EgiX
Changelog:
2008-10-27: Updated "Solution" section. Added CVE reference.
Original Advisory:
http://milw0rm.com/exploits/6768
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