12710 : GNUBoard gbupdate.php Arbitrary File Upload
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Last Modified
10 months ago

Percent Complete
100%

Disclosure
Jan 03, 2005

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Jan 03, 2005

Solution
Unknown

Description

 GNUBoard contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to upload arbitrary files. The issue is triggered when a filename is submitted to gbupdate.php with an extension with capital letters. It is possible that the flaw may allow arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

 Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

 Upgrade to version 3.40 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products
SIR
Watch-list
GNUBoard
Watch-list
 3.3x
3.2x
3.04
3.00
3.10
3.09

References

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  • Jeremy Bae - swbaeBrand New Doo Doostgsecurity.com - STG Security, Inc.

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