CVE-2008-1291: Infoleak
First published: Mon Mar 24 2008(Updated: )
ViewVC before 1.0.5 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to read files and list folders under the hidden CVSROOT folder.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Gentoo Linux | ||
| Fedora | =7 | |
| Fedora | =8 | |
| ViewVC | =1.0.2 | |
| ViewVC | =1.0.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=471380
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=212288
- http://viewvc.tigris.org/source/browse/viewvc/trunk/CHANGES?rev=HEAD
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200803-29.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28055
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29176
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29460
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0734/references
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1291?
CVE-2008-1291 is considered a medium severity vulnerability as it exposes sensitive information due to insufficient access controls.
How does CVE-2008-1291 affect ViewVC users?
CVE-2008-1291 allows remote attackers to read files and list folders in the hidden CVSROOT folder, compromising sensitive data.
Which versions of ViewVC are affected by CVE-2008-1291?
CVE-2008-1291 affects ViewVC versions prior to 1.0.5, specifically 1.0.2 and 1.0.3.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1291?
To fix CVE-2008-1291, users should upgrade their ViewVC installation to version 1.0.5 or later to ensure proper access controls.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2008-1291?
The potential consequences of CVE-2008-1291 include unauthorized access to version control files and possible data leakage.
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