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AA-2008.0159                  AUSCERT Advisory

                             [Win][UNIX/Linux]
            phpMyAdmin vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery
                               21 July 2008
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        AusCERT Advisory Summary
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Product:              phpMyAdmin 2.11.7 and prior
Operating System:     UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
                      Windows
Impact:               Cross-site Request Forgery
Access:               Remote/Unauthenticated
CVE Names:            CVE-2008-3197
Member content until: Friday, August 15 2008

Revision History:     July 21 2008: Added CVE information
                      July 18 2008: Initial Release

OVERVIEW

        A new release of phpMyAdmin has been released correcting a security
        vulnerability.


IMPACT

        A remote attacker could manipulate the database, convcharset and the
        collation_connection parameters via a Cross-site request forgery.


MITIGATION

        This issue has been corrected in version 2.11.7.1. It is advised to
        update to this version as soon as possible.

        The latest version can be downloaded from:

            http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/downloads.php#2.11.7.1


REFERENCES

        [1] Release Notes
            http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/downloads.php?relnotes=0

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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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)
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                On call after hours for member emergencies only.
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