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AA-2009.0117 -- [Win][UNIX/Linux] -- Matt Wright FormMail: Multiple Vulnerabilities

Date: 15 May 2009

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AA-2009.0117                  AUSCERT Advisory

                             [Win][UNIX/Linux]
              Matt Wright FormMail: Multiple Vulnerabilities
                                15 May 2009
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        AusCERT Advisory Summary
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Product:              Matt Wright FormMail
Operating System:     UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
                      Windows
Impact:               Cross-site Scripting
                      Provide Misleading Information
Access:               Remote/Unauthenticated
Member content until: Friday, June 12 2009

OVERVIEW:

        FormMail by Matt Wright is vulnerable to a Cross-Site Scripting,
        HTTP Header Injection and other vulnerabilities. [1,2]


IMPACT:

        The vulnerabilities could allow remote attackers to conduct
        Cross-Site Scripting attacks, HTTP Response Header Injection
        attacks, and HTTP Response Splitting attacks. [1]


MITIGATION:

        Currently there is no patch available. Users can either restrict
        user access to trusted users, disable the script(s), filter user
        input in another manner, or use a different product.


REFERENCES:

        [1] FormMail 1.92 Multiple Vulnerabilities
            http://www.ush.it/team/ush/hack-formmail_192/adv.txt

        [2] Matt Wright FormMail Cross-Site Scripting and HTTP Response Splitting
            http://secunia.com/advisories/35068/

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.

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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