getID3 library demonstration code execution

getid3-demonstration-code-execution (32542) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

The getID3 library included with Audio and Media Field modules for Drupal could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code caused by improper validation of input in demonstration scripts. A remote attacker could use demonstration scripts included with the library to view or delete arbitrary files, or write arbitrary data to MP3 files or other empty files with the privileges of the account executing the scripts.

Platforms Affected:

  • Drupal, Audio for Drupal 4.7.x - 1.x-dev
  • Drupal, Audio for Drupal 5.x - 0.2.
  • Drupal, Audio for Drupal 5.x - 0.x-dev
  • Drupal, Media Field for Drupal 4.7.x - 1.x-dev
  • Drupal, Media Field for Drupal 5.x - 1.x-dev
  • getID3, getID3 1.7.1

Remedy:

Refer to DRUPAL-SA-2007-009, for upgrade information. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

  • DRUPAL-SA-2007-009, getID3 library and Audio, Mediafield - arbitrary code execution at http://drupal.org/node/119385.
  • Media Field Web page, Media Field at http://drupal.org/project/mediafield.
  • SourceFroge.net, getID3() at http://getid3.sourceforge.net/.
  • BID-22587: Drupal Audio And MediaField Modules GetID3 Remote Command Execution Vulnerability
  • CVE-2007-1035: Unspecified vulnerability in certain demonstration scripts in getID3 1.7.1, as used in the Mediafield and Audio modules for Drupal, allows remote attackers to read and delete arbitrary files, list arbitrary directories, and write to empty files or .mp3 files via unknown vectors.
  • VUPEN/ADV-2007-0635: getID3 Library for Drupal Demonstration Scripts Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Reported:

Feb 16, 2007

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