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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2012.0174
A number of vulnerabilities have been identified in Webmin
13 December 2012
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Webmin
Operating System: Solaris
UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
Impact/Access: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Existing Account
Access Confidential Data -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2012-2983 CVE-2012-2982 CVE-2012-2981
Member content until: Saturday, January 12 2013
Comment: This advisory references vulnerabilities in products which run on
platforms other than Solaris. It is recommended that administrators
running Webmin check for an updated version of the software for their
operating system.
OVERVIEW
A number of vulnerabilities have been identified in Webmin, a
third-party component of Solaris 10.
IMPACT
The vendor has provided the following details regarding these
vulnerabilities:
"CVE-2012-2981 Improper Input Validation vulnerability" [1]
"CVE-2012-2982 Arbitrary code execution vulnerability" [1]
"CVE-2012-2983 Improper Authentication vulnerability" [1]
MITIGATION
The vendor recommends applying the appropriate patch to correct
these issues. [1]
REFERENCES
[1] Multiple vulnerabilities in Webmin
https://blogs.oracle.com/sunsecurity/entry/multiple_vulnerabilities_in_webmin
AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.
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