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SNS Advisory No.74
Webmin Access Control Rule Bypass Vulnerability
Problem first discovered on: Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Published on: Fri, 11 Jun 2004
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Overview:
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Webmin is prone to a vulnerability that allows attackers to read
module settings.
Problem Description:
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Webmin is a web-based system administration tool for Unix.
A vulnerability exists that could allow users to gain read access to
the configuration of a module used by Webmin without authentication.
Tested Versions:
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Webmin Version 1.140
Solution:
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This problem can be eliminated by upgrading to Webmin version 1.150,
which is available at:
http://www.webmin.com/
Discovered by:
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Keigo Yamazaki
Acknowledgements:
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Thanks to:
Mr. Jamie Cameron
Disclaimer:
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The information contained in this advisory may be revised without prior
notice and is provided as it is. Users shall take their own risk when
taking any actions following reading this advisory. LAC Co., Ltd. shall
take no responsibility for any problems, loss or damage caused by, or by
the use of information provided here.
This advisory can be found at the following URL:
http://www.lac.co.jp/security/csl/intelligence/SNSadvisory_e/74_e.html
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