phpMyAdmin up to 2.6.4 Pl3 header_http.inc.php cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in phpMyAdmin. This affects an unknown part of the file header_http.inc.php. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2005-3621. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in phpMyAdmin (Database Administration Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown functionality of the file header_http.inc.php. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-80. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

CRLF injection vulnerability in phpMyAdmin before 2.6.4-pl4 allows remote attackers to conduct HTTP response splitting attacks via unspecified scripts.

The bug was discovered 11/16/2005. The weakness was published 11/16/2005 by Toni Koivunen (lorenzo) (Website). The advisory is shared at fitsec.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2005-3621 since 11/16/2005. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

After even before and not, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 420 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. By approaching the search of inurl:header_http.inc.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 23656 (Debian DSA-1207-2 : phpmyadmin - several vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at phpmyadmin.net. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (23198), Tenable (23656), SecurityFocus (BID 7963†), OSVDB (8500†) and Secunia (SA17578†). Similar entries are available at VDB-1904, VDB-26925, VDB-30271 and VDB-83169. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 23656
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-1207-2 : phpmyadmin - several vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 57579
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1207-1 (phpmyadmin)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: phpmyadmin.net

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06/18/2003 🔍
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08/10/2004 +419 days 🔍
02/26/2005 +199 days 🔍
11/15/2005 +262 days 🔍
11/16/2005 +1 days 🔍
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11/20/2006 +367 days 🔍
11/26/2006 +6 days 🔍
07/05/2019 +4604 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: phpmyadmin.net

Advisory: fitsec.com
Researcher: Toni Koivunen (lorenzo)
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2005-3621 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-3621
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1905
X-Force: 23198
SecurityFocus: 7963 - PHPMyAdmin Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Secunia: 17578 - phpMyAdmin HTTP Response Splitting and Cross-Site Scripting, Less Critical
OSVDB: 8500 - phpMyAdmin /libraries/sqlparser.lib.php Direct Request Path Disclosure
SecurityTracker: 1015213
Vulnerability Center: 13138 - phpMyAdmin CRLF Injection Allows Remote HTTP Response Splitting Attacks, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/18/2005 11:22
Updated: 07/05/2019 14:17
Changes: 11/18/2005 11:22 (93), 07/05/2019 14:17 (6)
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Cache ID: 216:672:103

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