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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2012.0626.2
bcfg2 security update
29 June 2012
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: bcfg2
Publisher: Debian
Operating System: Debian GNU/Linux 6
UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
Impact/Access: Root Compromise -- Existing Account
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2012-3366
Original Bulletin:
http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2503
Comment: This advisory references vulnerabilities in products which run on
platforms other than Debian. It is recommended that administrators
running bcfg2 check for an updated version of the software for their
operating system.
Revision History: June 29 2012: Downgraded severity from remote/unauth to existing account
June 29 2012: Initial Release
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Debian Security Advisory DSA-2503-1 security@debian.org
http://www.debian.org/security/ Florian Weimer
June 28, 2012 http://www.debian.org/security/faq
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Package : bcfg2
Vulnerability : shell command injection
Problem type : remote
Debian-specific: no
CVE ID : CVE-2012-3366
Debian Bug : 679272
It was discovered that malicious clients can trick the server
component of the Bcfg2 configuration management system to execute
commands with root privileges.
For the stable distribution (squeeze), this problem has been fixed in
version 1.0.1-3+squeeze2.
For the unstable distribution (sid), this problem has been fixed in
version 1.2.2-2.
We recommend that you upgrade your bcfg2 packages.
Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: http://www.debian.org/security/
Mailing list: debian-security-announce@lists.debian.org
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