phpMyAdmin 4.0/4.4/4.6 Replication Status Table Name input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in phpMyAdmin 4.0/4.4/4.6. This affects an unknown function of the component Replication Status Handler. The manipulation as part of Table Name results in input validation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2017-1000018. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in phpMyAdmin 4.0/4.4/4.6 (Database Administration Software). Affected is an unknown code block of the component Replication Status Handler. The manipulation as part of a Table Name leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

phpMyAdmin 4.0, 4.4., and 4.6 are vulnerable to a DOS attack in the replication status by using a specially crafted table name

The bug was discovered 01/24/2017. The weakness was shared 07/17/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at phpmyadmin.net. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-1000018 since 07/10/2017. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 01/01/2021).

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 174 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 95738†). The entries VDB-103583, VDB-103582, VDB-103581 and VDB-103580 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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OpenVAS ID: 103230
OpenVAS Name: phpMyAdmin 4.0.x < 4.0.10.19, 4.4.x < 4.4.15.10 and 4.6.x < 4.6.6 Multiple Vulnerabilities (Windows)
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Product: phpmyadmin.net

Advisory: phpmyadmin.net
Researcher: Emanuel Bronshtein.
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CVE: CVE-2017-1000018 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-1000018
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-103584
SecurityFocus: 95738 - phpMyAdmin PMASA-2017-7 Denial of Service Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/17/2017 20:20
Updated: 01/01/2021 16:28
Changes: 07/17/2017 20:20 (64), 10/26/2019 09:49 (4), 01/01/2021 16:28 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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