CVE-2005-0512: High severity Mambo Mambo vulnerability

Published Feb 21, 2005
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Updated

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Tar.php in Mambo 4.5.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the mosConfigabsolutepath parameter to reference a URL on a remote web server that contains the code, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-1693.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Mambo Mambo<=4.5.2

Event History

Feb 21, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Feb 23, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0512?

CVE-2005-0512 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-0512?

To fix CVE-2005-0512, upgrade Mambo to a version later than 4.5.2.1.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2005-0512?

CVE-2005-0512 affects Mambo versions up to and including 4.5.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-0512?

CVE-2005-0512 is a remote file inclusion vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2005-0512 lead to full system compromise?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2005-0512 can potentially lead to full system compromise.

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