CVE-2005-3974
First published: Sat Dec 03 2005(Updated: )
Drupal 4.5.0 through 4.5.5 and 4.6.0 through 4.6.3, when running on PHP5, does not correctly enforce user privileges, which allows remote attackers to bypass the "access user profiles" permission.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Drupal | =4.5 | |
| Drupal | =4.5.1 | |
| Drupal | =4.5.2 | |
| Drupal | =4.5.3 | |
| Drupal | =4.5.4 | |
| Drupal | =4.5.5 | |
| Drupal | =4.6 | |
| Drupal | =4.6.1 | |
| Drupal | =4.6.2 | |
| Drupal | =4.6.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://drupal.org/files/sa-2005-009/4.6.3.patch
- http://drupal.org/files/sa-2005-009/advisory.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15674
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17824
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-958
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18630
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2684
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/418336/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-3974?
CVE-2005-3974 has a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3974?
To fix CVE-2005-3974, upgrade to Drupal version 4.6.4 or above if you are using affected versions.
Which versions of Drupal are affected by CVE-2005-3974?
CVE-2005-3974 affects Drupal versions 4.5.0 through 4.5.5 and 4.6.0 through 4.6.3.
Can CVE-2005-3974 allow unauthorized access to user profiles?
Yes, CVE-2005-3974 allows remote attackers to bypass the "access user profiles" permission.
Is CVE-2005-3974 related to PHP versions?
Yes, CVE-2005-3974 specifically affects Drupal when running on PHP5.
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