[UNIX] printenv XSS Vulnerability

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  printenv XSS Vulnerability
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SUMMARY

'printenv' is a test CGI script that tends to come default with most
Apache installation. Usually located in the "/cgi-bin/" directory.

An XSS vulnerability exist which will allow anyone to input specially
crafted links and/or other malicious/obscene scripts.

DETAILS

Example:
http://www/cgi-bin/printenv/>alert(document.cookie)</scr!pt>

Fix:
Since 'printenv' is just an example CGI script that has no real use and
has its own problems. Just remove it.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The information has been provided by <mailto:tek@superw00t.com> Dr.Tek.

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