CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-4279

First published: Thu Dec 02 2010(Updated: )

The default configuration of Pandora FMS 3.1 and earlier specifies an empty string for the loginhash_pwd field, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by sending a request to index.php with "admin" in the loginhash_user parameter, in conjunction with the md5 hash of "admin" in the loginhash_data parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Pandora FMS=1.3-beta2
Pandora FMS=1.3-beta
Pandora FMS=1.2
Pandora FMS=2.1.1
Pandora FMS=1.3-beta3
Pandora FMS<=3.1
Pandora FMS=1.3-beta1
Pandora FMS=3.0-rc1
Pandora FMS=2.0
Pandora FMS=1.3
Pandora FMS=2.0-beta
Pandora FMS=3.0-rc2
Pandora FMS=1.3.1
Pandora FMS=2.1
Pandora FMS=3.0
Pandora FMS=3.1-rc1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-4279?

    The severity of CVE-2010-4279 is considered high due to its ability to allow remote attackers to bypass authentication.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-4279?

    To fix CVE-2010-4279, ensure that the loginhash_pwd field is not set to an empty string and apply the latest updates from Pandora FMS.

  • What are the affected versions of Pandora FMS in CVE-2010-4279?

    CVE-2010-4279 affects Pandora FMS versions 1.3 and earlier, up to version 3.1.

  • Can CVE-2010-4279 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2010-4279 can be exploited remotely by sending crafted requests to the vulnerable application.

  • What impact does CVE-2010-4279 have on systems?

    CVE-2010-4279 allows unauthorized users to gain admin-level access to the Pandora FMS system, compromising its security.

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