viewvc 1.0.5 lib/viewvc.py content-type

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in viewvc 1.0.5. The affected element is an unknown function in the library lib/viewvc.py. Executing a manipulation of the argument content-type can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2008-4325. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in viewvc 1.0.5 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality in the library lib/viewvc.py. The manipulation of the argument content-type with an unknown input leads to a unknown weakness. As an impact it is known to affect integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

lib/viewvc.py in ViewVC 1.0.5 uses the content-type parameter in the HTTP request for the Content-Type header in the HTTP response, which allows remote attackers to cause content to be misinterpreted by the browser via a content-type parameter that is inconsistent with the requested object. NOTE: this issue might not be a vulnerability, since it requires attacker access to the repository that is being viewed.

The weakness was presented 09/30/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at viewvc.tigris.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-4325 since 09/30/2008. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 34282 (Fedora 8 : viewvc-1.0.6-1.fc8 (2008-8270)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (34282). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

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CWE: Unknown
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 34282
Nessus Name: Fedora 8 : viewvc-1.0.6-1.fc8 (2008-8270)
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OpenVAS ID: 860948
OpenVAS Name: Family Connections argv[1] Parameter Remote Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability
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Recommended: Upgrade
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03/17/2015 +2359 days 🔍
04/21/2019 +1496 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: viewvc.tigris.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2008-4325 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-4325
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-44248

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 04/21/2019 09:11
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (57), 04/21/2019 09:11 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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