bugtraq - [ GLSA 200902-05 ] KTorrent: Multiple vulnerabilitites

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Message-ID: <49A31816.8090205@gentoo.org>
Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:41:42 +0100
From: Pierre-Yves Rofes <py@...too.org>
To: gentoo-announce@...too.org
Cc: full-disclosure@...ts.grok.org.uk, bugtraq@...urityfocus.com,
	security-alerts@...uxsecurity.com
Subject: [ GLSA 200902-05 ] KTorrent: Multiple vulnerabilitites

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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory                           GLSA 200902-05
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                                            http://security.gentoo.org/
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  Severity: High
     Title: KTorrent: Multiple vulnerabilitites
      Date: February 23, 2009
      Bugs: #244741
        ID: 200902-05

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Synopsis
========

Two vulnerabilities in the web interface plugin in KTorrent allow for
remote execution of code and arbitrary torrent uploads.

Background
==========

KTorrent is a BitTorrent program for KDE.

Affected packages
=================

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     Package           /  Vulnerable  /                     Unaffected
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  1  net-p2p/ktorrent       < 2.2.8                           >= 2.2.8

Description
===========

The web interface plugin does not restrict access to the torrent upload
functionality (CVE-2008-5905) and does not sanitize request parameters
properly (CVE-2008-5906) .

Impact
======

A remote attacker could send specially crafted parameters to the web
interface that would allow for arbitrary torrent uploads and remote
code execution with the privileges of the KTorrent process.

Workaround
==========

Disabling the web interface plugin will prevent exploitation of both
issues. Click "Plugins" in the configuration menu and uncheck the
checkbox left of "WebInterface", then apply the changes.

Resolution
==========

All KTorrent users should upgrade to the latest version:

    # emerge --sync
    # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-p2p/ktorrent-2.2.8"

References
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  [ 1 ] CVE-2008-5905
        http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2008-5905
  [ 2 ] CVE-2008-5906
        http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2008-5906

Availability
============

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:

  http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200902-05.xml

Concerns?
=========

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@...too.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
http://bugs.gentoo.org.

License
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Copyright 2009 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/2.5

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