full-disclosure - Re: [ GLSA 200406-12 ] Webmin: Multiple vulnerabilities

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From: lists at e-lsd.com (Larry)
Subject: Re: [ GLSA 200406-12 ] Webmin: Multiple vulnerabilities

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On Wednesday 16 June 2004 08:31 am, Kurt Lieber wrote:
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> Gentoo Linux Security Advisory                           GLSA 200406-12
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>   Severity: Normal
>      Title: Webmin: Multiple vulnerabilities
>       Date: June 16, 2004
>       Bugs: #53375
>         ID: 200406-12
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> Synopsis
> ========
>
> Webmin contains two security vulnerabilities which could lead to a
> Denial of Service attack and information disclosure.
>
> Background
> ==========
>
> Webmin is a web-based administration tool for Unix. It supports a wide
> range of applications including Apache, DNS, file sharing and others.
>
> Affected packages
> =================
>
>     -------------------------------------------------------------------
>      Package           /   Vulnerable   /                   Unaffected
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>   1  app-admin/webmin      <= 1.140-r1                        >= 1.150
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> Description
> ===========
>
> Webmin contains two security vulnerabilities. One allows any user to
> view the configuration of any module and the other could allow an
> attacker to lock out a valid user by sending an invalid username and
> password.
>
> Impact
> ======
>
> An authenticated user could use these vulnerabilities to view the
> configuration of any module thus potentially obtaining important
> knowledge about configuration settings. Furthermore an attacker could
> lock out legitimate users by sending invalid login information.
>
> Workaround
> ==========
>
> There is no known workaround at this time.
>
> Resolution
> ==========
>
> All Webmin users should upgrade to the latest stable version:
>
>     # emerge sync
>
>     # emerge -pv ">=app-admin/app-admin/webmin-1.150"
>     # emerge ">=app-admin/app-admin/webmin-1.150"
>
> References
> ==========
>
>   [ 1 ] Bugtraq Announcement
>         http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10474
>   [ 2 ] Webmin Changelog
>         http://www.webmin.com/changes-1.150.html
>
> Availability
> ============
>
> This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
> the Gentoo Security Website:
>
>      http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200406-12.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
> =======
>
> Copyright 2004 Gentoo Technologies, 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/1.0

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Regards,

Larry