Linux zope package Image and File objects
| zope-image-file (5778) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
The zope package could allow a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges, due to insecure data updating methods on Image and File objects. A remote attacker with DTML editing privileges could modify a File or Image object to gain access to unauthorized resources.
Platforms Affected:
- Debian, Debian Linux 2.2
- MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux 7.1
- MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux 7.2
- RedHat, Linux 7
- RedHat, Linux Powertools 6.1
- RedHat, Linux Powertools 6.2
- RedHat, Linux Powertools 7.0
- Zope, Zope 2.2.4 and prior
Remedy:
Apply the Zope hotfix release (2000-12-18), available from the Zope.org Web site. See References.
For Red Hat Linux Powertool 6.1, 6.2, and 7.0:
Apply the Zope-Hotfix package, as listed in RHSA-2000:135-03. See References.
For Debian Linux 2.2 (potato):
Upgrade to the latest version of zope (2.1.6-5.4 or later), as listed in Debian Security Advisory 20001220. See References.
For Linux-Mandrake 7.1 and 7.2:
Upgrade to the latest version of zope (2.2.4-1.2 or later), as listed in MandrakeSoft Security Advisory MDKSA-2000:086 : Zope. See References.
For Conectiva 4.2, 5.0, 5.1, 6.0:
Upgrade to the latest version of zope (2.1.7 or later), as listed in Conectiva Linux Security Announcement CLA-2000:365. See References.
For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
References:
- Conectiva Linux Announcement CLSA-2000:365, Zope at http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/index.php?id=a&anuncio=000365.
- MandrakeSoft Security Advisory MDKSA-2000:086, Zope at http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2000:086.
- Zope.org Web site, News Item: Zope hotfix: Image updating method at http://www.zope.org/Products/Zope/Hotfix_2000-12-18/security_alert.
- CVE-2000-1212: Zope 2.2.0 through 2.2.4 does not properly protect a data updating method on Image and File objects, which allows attackers with DTML editing privileges to modify the raw data of these objects.
- OSVDB ID: 6283: Zope Image and File Update Data Protection Bypass
- RHSA-2000-135: Zope Hotfix package available
Reported:
Dec 12, 2000
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