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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 =========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-2008.0884 -- [Win][UNIX/Linux] phpMyAdmin security announcement PMASA-2008-7 23 September 2008 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: phpMyAdmin Publisher: phpMyAdmin Operating System: UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX) Windows Impact: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands Access: Existing Account CVE Names: CVE-2008-4096 Original Bulletin: http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security.php?issue=PMASA-2008-7 Revision History: September 23 2008: Added CVE Name September 17 2008: Initial Release - --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- phpMyAdmin security announcement PMASA-2008-7 Announcement-ID: PMASA-2008-7 Date: 2008-09-15 Summary: Code execution vulnerability Description: We received an advisory from Norman Hippert and we wish to thank him for his work. The server_databases.php script was vulnerable to an attack coming from a user who is already logged-on to phpMyAdmin, where he can execute shell code (if the PHP configuration permits commands like exec). Severity: We consider this vulnerability to be serious. Affected versions: Versions before 2.11.9.1. Solution: Upgrade to phpMyAdmin 2.11.9.1 or newer. References: http://fd.the-wildcat.de/pma_e36a091q11.php In case of questions, please contact the phpMyAdmin team. Our website is http://www.phpmyadmin.net/. - --------------------------END INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- You have received this e-mail bulletin as a result of your organisation's registration with AusCERT. The mailing list you are subscribed to is maintained within your organisation, so if you do not wish to continue receiving these bulletins you should contact your local IT manager. If you do not know who that is, please send an email to auscert@auscert.org.au and we will forward your request to the appropriate person. NOTE: Third Party Rights This security bulletin is provided as a service to AusCERT's members. As AusCERT did not write the document quoted above, AusCERT has had no control over its content. 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. NOTE: This is only the original release of the security bulletin. It may not be updated when updates to the original are made. If downloading at a later date, it is recommended that the bulletin is retrieved directly from the author's website to ensure that the information is still current. Contact information for the authors of the original document is included in the Security Bulletin above. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact them directly. Previous advisories and external security bulletins can be retrieved from: http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?cid=1980 If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT Incident Reporting Form at: http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192 =========================================================================== Australian Computer Emergency Response Team The University of Queensland Brisbane Qld 4072 Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031 Telephone: (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417) AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours which are GMT+10:00 (AEST). On call after hours for member emergencies only. =========================================================================== -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Comment: http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=1967 iQCVAwUBSNg89Ch9+71yA2DNAQJpOQP/RF9irvUBMfypzKl8CtISDr3BLapUi+7F 9FKe6qZpsXp0by8vrGIgjzhofUD2uq4TqSpOuqNkwu46o0uaanVtVCH6UDVvviWn J1i4DW6rInSvZZTVcHfNyC8NRbdtkHZnWzV6DOP5nSqfqmETRACT3rHT16dPpgLH Hv6vGm5m/Fs= =UwV5 -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----