Linux Zope package ZClass modification
| zope-zclass-modification (6247) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
The Zope package for Linux is vulnerable to a denial of service. A local attacker with scripting capabilities on a Zope Web site can modify ZClass instances to interfere with the Web site's functionality.
Consequences:
Denial of Service
Remedy:
For Debian Linux 2.2 (potato):
Upgrade to the latest version of Zope (2.1.6-9 or later), as listed in DSA-043-2. See References.
For Red Hat Powertools 6.2:
Upgrade to the latest version of Zope (2.2.4-7 or later), as listed in RHSA-2001:065-05. See References.
For Red Hat Powertools 7.0 and 7.1:
Upgrade to the latest version of Zope (2.2.5-6 or later), as listed in RHSA-2001:065-05. See References.
For Linux-Mandrake 7.1, 7.2, and Corporate Server 1.0.1:
Upgrade to the latest version of Zope (2.2.4-1.4 or later), as listed in MandrakeSoft Security Advisory MDKSA-2001:049 : Zope. See References.
For Conectiva Linux 4.2, 5.0, 5.1, and 6.0:
Upgrade to the latest version of Zope (2.1.7-12cl or later), as listed in Conectiva Linux Security Announcement CLA-2001:382. See References.
For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.
References:
- Conectiva Linux Announcement CLSA-2001:382: Zope.
- MandrakeSoft Security Advisory MDKSA-2001:049: Zope.
- Zope Web site: Software Product: Hotfix_2001-02-23.
- BID-2458: Zope ZClass Modification DOS Vulnerability
- CVE-2001-0568: Digital Creations Zope 2.3.1 b1 and earlier allows a local attacker (Zope user) with through-the-web scripting capabilities to alter ZClasses class attributes.
- DSA-043: zope -- remote exploit
Platforms Affected:
- Connectiva Linux
- Debian Debian Linux 2.2
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 7.1
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 7.2
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server 1.0.1
- RedHat Linux 6.2
- RedHat Linux 7
- RedHat Linux 7.1
- RedHat Linux 7.2
- RedHat Linux 7.3
- Zope Zope 2.3.1 b1
Reported:
Feb 15, 2001
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