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.
*CVSS:
| Base Score: | 3.5 |
| Access Vector: | Remote |
| Access Complexity: | Low |
| Authentication: | Not Required |
| Confidentiality Impact: | None |
| Integrity Impact: | Partial |
| Availability Impact: | None |
| Temporal Score: | 2.6 |
| Exploitability: | Unproven |
| Remediation Level: | Official-Fix |
| Report Confidence: | Confirmed |
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Refer to Bugzilla Security Advisory, May 11, 2005 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
References:
- Bugzilla Security Advisory, May 11, 2005: 2.16.8, 2.18, 2.19.2 Security Advisory.
- Bugzilla Web site: Bugzilla Project - Download.
- 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
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
Reported:
May 11, 2005
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