Roundup XML-RPC security bypass
| roundup-xmlrpc-security-bypass (41240) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Roundup could allow an attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by an error in the XML-RPC server during permission checking. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the list, display, or set method to edit or read restricted properties.
Platforms Affected:
- Gentoo, Linux
- Roundup, Roundup 1.4.4 and prior
Remedy:
Apply the patch for this vulnerability, available from the SourceForge.net Repository. See References.
Consequences:
Bypass Security
References:
- SourceForge.net Repository, View of /roundup/CHANGES.txt at http://roundup.cvs.sourceforge.net/roundup/roundup/CHANGES.txt?revision=1.939&view=markup.
- BID-28238: Roundup XML-RPC Server Security Bypass Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-1475: The xml-rpc server in Roundup 1.4.4 does not check property permissions, which allows attackers to bypass restrictions and edit or read restricted properties via the (1) list, (2) display, and (3) set methods.
- GLSA-200805-21: Roundup: Permission bypass
- SA29336: Roundup Multiple Vulnerabilities
Reported:
Mar 07, 2008
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