8272 : LinPHA Cookie Modification Admin Authentication Bypass
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about 1 year ago

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Disclosure

Jul 29, 2004

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Jul 29, 2004

Solution

Unknown

Keywords

No Keywords

Description

LinPHA contains a flaw that will allow an attacker to bypass authentication. The problem is due to a input validation error within the 'session.php' script and will allow an attacker to inject specially crafted session cookies prior to loading admin.php allowing the attacker to bypass authentication.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Authentication Management, Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality, Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Technical

In order for this attack to be sucessful it requires that "magic_quotes_gpc" be disabled.

Solution

Upgrade to version 1.13 of session.php or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds. The fix is available via CVS from the vendor.

Products

LinPHA
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LinPHA
Watch-list
0.9.4

References

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  • RubĂ©n Molina - rubenBrand New Doo Dooudea.edu.co -

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