CVS pserver bypass security
| cvs-pserver-bypass-security (20282) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Concurrent Versions System (CVS) could allow a remote attacker to bypass security. A remote attacker could use the pserver access method combined with the repoiud patch used by Debian to gain access to the repository.
Platforms Affected:
- CVS, Derek Price, CVS (Concurrent Versions System) prior to 1.11.1p1
- Debian, Debian Linux 3.0
Remedy:
For Debian GNU/Linux:
Refer to DSA-715-1 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- CIAC INFORMATION BULLETIN P-195, CVS Vulnerabilities at http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-195.shtml.
- Concurrent Versions System (CVS), CVS Home at http://www.cvshome.org/.
- Full-Disclose Mailing List, Wed Apr 27 2005 - 01:00:01 CDT , New cvs packages fix unauthorised repository access at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-04/0596.html.
- BID-13402: Debian CVS-Repouid Remote Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-1342: CVS 1.12 and earlier on Debian GNU/Linux, when using the repouid patch, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via the pserver access method.
- DSA-715: cvs -- several vulnerabilities
- US-CERT VU#327037: Debian CVS pserver remote access authentication bypass vulnerability
Reported:
Apr 27, 2005
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