Bugzilla XML-RPC interface security bypass

bugzilla-xmlrpc-security-bypass (42218) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Bugzilla could allow a remote attacker to bypass "canconfirm" security restrictions, caused by an error in the XML-RPC interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability via the XML-RPC interface to put bugs in the NEW or ASSIGNED status.

Platforms Affected:

  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.10
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.12
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.14
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.14.1
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.14.2
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.14.3
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.14.4
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.14.5
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.16 rc2
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.16 rc1
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.16.1
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.16.10
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.16.11
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.16.2
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.16.3
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.16.4
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.16.5
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.16.6
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.16.7
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.16.8
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.16.9
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.17.1
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.17.2
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.17.3
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.17.4
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.17.5
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.17.6
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.17.7
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.18 rc1
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.18 rc2
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.18 rc3
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.18.1
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.18.2
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.18.3
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.18.4
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.18.5
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.18.6
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.19.1
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.19.2
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.19.3
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.20 rc2
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.20 rc1
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.20.1
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.20.2
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.20.3
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.20.4
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.20.5
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.20.6
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.21.1
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.21.2
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.22
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.22 rc1
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.22.1
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.22.2
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.22.3
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.22.4
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.23
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.23.1
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.23.2
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.23.3
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.23.4
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.4
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.6
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.8
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 3.0 rc1
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 3.0.1
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 3.0.2
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 3.0.3
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 3.0.4
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 3.1.1
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 3.1.2
  • Mozilla, Bugzilla 3.1.3

Remedy:

Refer to Bugzilla Security Advisory, May 4, 2008 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.

Consequences:

Bypass Security

References:

  • Bugzilla Security Advisory, May 4, 2008, 3.0.3, 3.1.3, 2.22.3, and 2.20.5 Security Advisory at http://www.bugzilla.org/security/2.20.5/.
  • BID-29038: Bugzilla Security Bypass and Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2008-2104: The WebService in Bugzilla 3.1.3 allows remote authenticated users without canconfirm privileges to create NEW or ASSIGNED bug entries via a request to the XML-RPC interface, which bypasses the canconfirm check.
  • FrSIRT/ADV-2008-1428: Bugzilla Cross Site Scripting and Security Bypass Vulnerabilities
  • SA30064: Bugzilla Security Bypass and Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
  • SECTRACK ID: 1019968: Bugzilla XML-RPC Interface Bug Lets Remote Users Create Confirmed Bugs

Reported:

May 04, 2008

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