[Full-Disclosure] [ GLSA 200412-27 ] PHProjekt: Remote code execution vulnerability

From: Thierry Carrez (koon_at_gentoo.org)
Date: 12/30/04

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    Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200412-27
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      Severity: High
         Title: PHProjekt: Remote code execution vulnerability
          Date: December 30, 2004
          Bugs: #75858
            ID: 200412-27

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    Synopsis
    ========

    PHProjekt contains a vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to
    execute arbitrary PHP code.

    Background
    ==========

    PHProjekt is a modular groupware web application used to coordinate
    group activities and share files.

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

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         Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
        -------------------------------------------------------------------
      1 www-apps/phprojekt < 4.2-r2 >= 4.2-r2

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

    cYon discovered that the authform.inc.php script allows a remote user
    to define the global variable $path_pre.

    Impact
    ======

    A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to force
    authform.inc.php to download and execute arbitrary PHP code with the
    privileges of the web server user.

    Workaround
    ==========

    There is no known workaround at this time.

    Resolution
    ==========

    All PHProjekt users should upgrade to the latest version:

        # emerge --sync
        # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=www-apps/phprojekt-4.2-r2"

    References
    ==========

      [ 1 ] PHProjekt Advisory

    http://www.phprojekt.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=193&mode=thread&order=0

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

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

      http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200412-27.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@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
    http://bugs.gentoo.org.

    License
    =======

    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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