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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 =========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-2008.1139 -- [Win][UNIX/Linux] A vulnerability has been identified in Views (Drupal module) 18 December 2008 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: Views Publisher: Drupal Operating System: UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX) Windows Impact: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands Access: Remote/Unauthenticated - --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- - ------------SA-2008-075 - VIEWS - SQL INJECTION------------ * Advisory ID: DRUPAL-SA-2008-075 * Project: Views * Versions: 6.x * Date: 2008-December-16 * Security risk: Moderately critical * Exploitable from: Remote * Vulnerability: SQL injection - ------------DESCRIPTION------------ The Views module provides a flexible method for Drupal site designers to control how lists of content are presented. When using an exposed filter on CCK [ http://drupal.org/project/cck ] text fields with allowed values, Views does not filter the data correctly. This may allow malicious users to conduct SQL injection [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SQL_injection ] attacks against the site. - ------------VERSIONS AFFECTED------------ * Versions of Views for Drupal 6.x prior to 6.x-2.2 Drupal core is not affected. If you do not use the Views module, there is nothing you need to do. - ------------SOLUTION------------ Install the latest version. * If you use Views for Drupal 6.x upgrade to 6.x-2.2 [ http://drupal.org/node/347831 ] Also see the Views project page [ http://drupal.org/project/views ]. - ------------REPORTED BY------------ * Peter Fisera (goatvirus [ http://drupal.org/user/360900 ]) * Mariano D'Agostino (dagmar [ http://drupal.org/user/154086 ]) - ------------CONTACT------------ The security contact for Drupal can be reached at security at drupal.org or via the form at [ http://drupal.org/contact ] and by selecting the security issues category. - --------------------------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 iQCVAwUBSUmoEih9+71yA2DNAQLbXAP/Ym7J4v082OWcUmAQ4beviwuMhN0Oks8S 1bHDaq5Ulo3zmizS26p8rq9vmX1AFSYuOqj4w8y4UhHsBpFer4ngxjSEDTJ5sPRo uGPY9qJ7aW8T9Apon27FsDfPkJ8MQ/fYD6IFVjxhIzB4qCmuDuExThZh7ZsRStKM LgfVyh4o2P0= =m5hQ -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----