MLDonkey network modules security bypass
| mldonkey-modules-security-bypass (35656) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
MLDonkey could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by the loading of files in $MLDONKEY/web_infos/* after the network modules have started. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass security restrictions and allow other users to connect from blocked IP addresses for a limited time.
Platforms Affected:
- MLDonkey, MLDonkey prior to 2.9.0
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of MLDonkey (2.9.0 or later), available from SourceForge.net : Files. See References.
Consequences:
Bypass Security
References:
- SourceForge.net : Files, MLDonkey - File Release Notes and Changelog - Release Name: 2.9.0 at http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=527976.
- BID-25093: MLDonkey Country-Based IP Blocking Security Bypass Vulnerability
- CVE-2007-4100: MLDonkey before 2.9.0 does not load certain code from $MLDONKEY/web_infos/ before the network modules become active, which allows remote attackers to bypass the IP blocklist.
- SA26230: MLDonkey Network Modules IP Blocking Weakness
Reported:
Jul 27, 2007
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