15887 : Debian CVS repouid Patch pserver Access Method Authentication Bypass
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Disclosure

Apr 27, 2005

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

Debian CVS contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to bypass the password protection. The issue is triggered when using the pserver access method in conjunction with the repouid patch, allowing an attacker to to bypass user authentication and gain access to the repository, resulting in a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Authentication Management
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 1.11.1p1debian-10 or higher for stable version or version 1.12.9-11 or higher for unstable, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Debian	CVS	1.11.1p1debian-10
		1.11.1p1debian-9woody7
		1.11.1p1debian-9woody6
		1.11.1p1debian-9woody5
		1.11.1p1debian-9woody4
		1.11.1p1debian-9woody3
		1.11.1p1debian-9woody2
		1.11.1p1debian-9woody1
		1.11.1p1debian-9

References

Bugtraq ID: 13402
Secunia Advisory ID: 15126
Related OSVDB ID: 15888
CVE ID: 2004-1342 (see also: NVD)
ISS X-Force ID: 20282
Other Advisory URL: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-04/0596.html
http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-715
Generic Informational URL: http://www.wiggy.net/code/cvs-repouid/
CIAC Advisory: P-195

Tools & Filters

Nessus	18151

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