AusCERT - AL-2009.0033 -- [Win][UNIX/Linux] -- phpMyAdmin: Execute Arbitrary Code

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AL-2009.0033 -- [Win][UNIX/Linux] -- phpMyAdmin: Execute Arbitrary Code
Date: 15 April 2009

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                       AL-2009.0033 -- AUSCERT ALERT
                             [Win][UNIX/Linux]
                    phpMyAdmin: Execute Arbitrary Code
                               15 April 2009

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        AusCERT Alert Summary
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Product:              phpMyAdmin
Operating System:     UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
                      Windows
Impact:               Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands
Access:               Remote/Unauthenticated
CVE Names:            CVE-2009-1285
Member content until: Wednesday, May 13 2009

OVERVIEW:

       A critical security vulnerability has been corrected in phpMyAdmin.


IMPACT:

       The vendor has provided the following information regarding this
       vulnerability:

       "Setup script used to generate configuration can be fooled using a 
       crafted POST request to include arbitrary PHP code in generated 
       configuration file. Combined with ability to save files on server, 
       this can allow unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code."
       [1]

       This vulnerability exists only in versions 3.x before 3.1.3.2. [1]


MITIGATION:

       To correct this vulnerability upgrade to version 3.1.3.2 which was
       the latest version of the 3.x branch at the time of this 
       publication. Version 3.1.3.2 is available for download from the 
       vendor's website. [2]

       Alternatively you can apply the patches recommended on the vendor's
       advisory. [1]
              

REFERENCES:

       [1] phpMyAdmin - Security - PMASA-2009-4
           http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2009-4.php

       [2] phpMyAdmin - Download
           http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/downloads.php

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in this document is accurate.  However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
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acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.

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

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