Bugzilla WebService (XML-RPC) interface information disclosure

bugzilla-xmlrpc-information-disclosure (36244) The risk level is classified as LowLow Risk

Description:

Bugzilla could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by insecure permissions on time-tracking fields in the WebService (XML-RPC) interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information.

Platforms Affected:

  • Gentoo, Linux
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.23.3
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.23.4
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.4
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.6
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.8
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.9
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 3.0.0

Remedy:

Refer to the Bugzilla Web site for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.

For Gentoo Linux (Bugzilla):
Refer to GLSA 200709-18 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.

For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.

Consequences:

Obtain Information

References:

  • Bugzilla Web site, Bugzilla 2.20.4, 2.22.2, and 3.0 Security Advisory at http://www.bugzilla.org/security/2.20.4/.
  • BID-25425: Bugzilla Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2007-4539: The WebService (XML-RPC) interface in Bugzilla 2.23.3 through 3.0.0 does not enforce permissions for the time-tracking fields of bugs, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via certain XML-RPC requests, as demonstrated by the (1) Deadline and (2) Estimated Time fields.
  • FrSIRT/ADV-2007-2977: Bugzilla Multiple Parameter Cross Site Scripting and Command Injection Issues
  • GLSA-200709-18: Bugzilla: Multiple vulnerabilities
  • SA26584: Bugzilla Security Issue and Multiple Vulnerabilities
  • SECTRACK ID: 1018604: Bugzilla Bugs Let Remote Users Inject Commands, Obtain Restricted Information, and Conduct Cross-Site Scripting Attacks

Reported:

Aug 23, 2007

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