Icecast list.cgi UserAgent cross-site scripting
| icecast-list-useragent-xss (17086) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Icecast is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. A remote attacker could create a malicious URL link to the list.cgi script containing embedded JavaScript in the UserAgent variable, which would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site, once the link is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
Platforms Affected:
- Debian, Debian Linux 3.0
- Icecast, Icecast
Remedy:
For Debian GNU/Linux 3.0:
Upgrade to the latest version of icecast-server (1.3.11-4.2 or later), as listed in DSA-541-1. See References.
For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- DSA 541-1, New icecast-server packages fix cross site scripting at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-08/1020.html.
- BID-11021: Icecast Server Status Display Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-0781: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in list.cgi in the Icecast internal web server (icecast-server) 1.3.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script via the UserAgent parameter.
- DSA-541: icecast-server -- missing escape
Reported:
Aug 24, 2004
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