CVE-2008-1567: Infoleak
First published: Mon Mar 31 2008(Updated: )
phpMyAdmin before 2.11.5.1 stores the MySQL (1) username and (2) password, and the (3) Blowfish secret key, in cleartext in a Session file under /tmp, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| phpMyAdmin | =2.11.1.2 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =2.11.5.0 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =2.10.0.1 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =2.10.0.2 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =2.11.2.2 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =2.11.4.0 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =2.11.2.1 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =2.10.0.0 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =2.11.2.0 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =2.11.1.1 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =2.10.3.0 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =2.11.3.0 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =2.11.0.0 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =2.10.2.0 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =2.11.1.0 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =2.10.1.0 | |
| phpMyAdmin | <2.11.5.1 | |
| Debian | =4.0 | |
| Fedora | =7 | |
| Fedora | =8 | |
| SUSE Linux | =10.2 | |
| SUSE Linux | =10.3 | |
| SUSE Linux | =11.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1909711&group_id=23067&atid=377408
- http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security.php?issue=PMASA-2008-2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29613
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-April/msg00031.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-April/msg00080.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28560
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29588
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1557
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29964
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30816
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:131
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32834
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33822
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1037/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41541
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1567?
CVE-2008-1567 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to information disclosure risks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1567?
To fix CVE-2008-1567, upgrade phpMyAdmin to version 2.11.5.1 or later.
What data is exposed in CVE-2008-1567?
CVE-2008-1567 exposes MySQL usernames, passwords, and the Blowfish secret key in cleartext.
Which versions of phpMyAdmin are affected by CVE-2008-1567?
CVE-2008-1567 affects phpMyAdmin versions prior to 2.11.5.1.
Can local users exploit CVE-2008-1567?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2008-1567 to access sensitive information stored in session files.
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