Chora diff utility command execution
| chora-diff-command-execution (16401) |  High Risk |
Description:
Chora could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the system, caused by a vulnerability in the implementation of the diff utility. By default, the PHP file upload functionality is enabled, which could be used by a remote attacker to exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the system.
Platforms Affected:
- Charles Hagenbuch, Chora prior to 1.2.2
- Gentoo, Linux
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Chora (1.2.2 or later), available from the Chora Download Web page. See References.
For Gentoo Linux:
Upgrade to the latest version of Chora (1.2.2 or later), as listed in GLSA 200406-09. See References.
For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Chora Download Web page, Chora Download at http://www.horde.org/chora/.
- Full-Disclosure Mailing List, Sun Jun 13 2004 - 07:44:34 CDT, Advisory 10/2004: Chora CVS/SVN Viewer remote vulnerability at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-06/0345.html.
- BID-10531: Horde Chora Viewer Remote Command Execution Vulnerability
- GLSA-200406-09: Horde-Chora: Remote code execution
Reported:
Jun 13, 2004
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