Bugzilla post_bug.cgi weak security
| bugzilla-postbug-weak-security (42797) |  Low Risk |
Description:
Bugzilla could provide weaker than expected security, caused by an error in the post_bug.cgi script that allows an attacker to guess the name of a hidden product. By modifying the URL to specify the name of the product, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject bugs into products that are closed for bug entry.
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
- Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.16.1
- Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.16.2
- Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.16.3
- Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.16.4
- Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.16.5
- Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.17
- Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.17.1
- 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 rc2
- Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.18 rc1
- Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.19.1
- Mozilla, Bugzilla 2.19.2
Remedy:
Refer to Bugzilla Security Advisory, May 11, 2005 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Bugzilla Security Advisory, May 11, 2005, 2.16.8, 2.18, 2.19.2 Security Advisory at http://www.bugzilla.org/security/2.16.8/.
- Bugzilla Web site, Bugzilla Project - Download at http://www.bugzilla.org/download.html.
- CVE-2005-1564: post_bug.cgi in Bugzilla 2.10 through 2.18, 2.19.1, and 2.19.2 allows remote authenticated users to enter bugs into products that are closed for bug entry by modifying the URL to specify the name of the product.
- OSVDB ID: 16426: Bugzilla Closed State Product Bug Entry Creation
- SA15338: Bugzilla Two Information Disclosure Weaknesses
Reported:
May 11, 2005
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