71994 : OpenVAS Manager Report Format Plugin Verification Weakness Arbitrary Code Execution
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Disclosure Date
2011-04-15

Description

OpenVAS Manager contains a flaw related to improperly dropping privileges and verifying format plugins before use, which may allow a local attacker to upload a crafted report format plugin to execute arbitrary code.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Solution: Upgrade
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: Vendor Verified
OSVDB: Security Software

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.0.3 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

OpenVAS

OpenVAS Manager

2.0.2

References

CVE ID: 2011-1597 (see also: NVD)
Secunia Advisory ID: 44221
Other Advisory URL: http://lists.wald.intevation.org/pipermail/openvas-announce/2011-April/000120.html
Mail List Post: http://seclists.org/openvas/2011/q2/65
Vendor URL: http://www.openvas.org/

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