CVE-2011-2643: Path Traversal
First published: Mon Jul 25 2011(Updated: )
A local file inclusion flaw was found in the way phpMyAdmin, the MySQL over WWW administration tool, performed particular SQL query execution. A local attacker could use this flaw to obtain sensitive information via specially-crafted MIME-type transformation parameter. References: [1] <a href="http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2011-10.php">http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2011-10.php</a> [2] <a href="http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/news.php">http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/news.php</a> Upstream patches: [3] <a href="http://phpmyadmin.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin;a=commitdiff;h=f63e1bb42a37401b2fdfcd2e66cce92b7ea2025c">http://phpmyadmin.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin;a=commitdiff;h=f63e1bb42a37401b2fdfcd2e66cce92b7ea2025c</a> Versions affected: Versions 3.4.0 to 3.4.3.1 are affected. Further flaw exploitation details: The phpMyAdmin's configuration storage mechanism must be configured for this attack to work.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PhpMyAdmin | =3.4.0.0 | |
| PhpMyAdmin | =3.4.3.1 | |
| PhpMyAdmin | =3.4.1.0 | |
| PhpMyAdmin | =3.4.2.0 | |
| PhpMyAdmin | =3.4.3.0 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =3.4.0.0 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =3.4.1.0 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =3.4.2.0 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =3.4.3.0 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =3.4.3.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45365
- http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2011-10.php
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=725382
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48874
- http://phpmyadmin.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin;a=commit;h=f63e1bb42a37401b2fdfcd2e66cce92b7ea2025c
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45515
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-August/063418.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-August/063410.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:124
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68767
- http://phpmyadmin.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin%3Ba=commit%3Bh=f63e1bb42a37401b2fdfcd2e66cce92b7ea2025c
- http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/news.php
- http://phpmyadmin.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin;a=commitdiff;h=f63e1bb42a37401b2fdfcd2e66cce92b7ea2025c
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=725385
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=725386
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-2643?
CVE-2011-2643 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2643?
To fix CVE-2011-2643, update phpMyAdmin to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of phpMyAdmin are affected by CVE-2011-2643?
The affected versions include phpMyAdmin 3.4.0.0, 3.4.1.0, 3.4.2.0, 3.4.3.0, and 3.4.3.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-2643?
CVE-2011-2643 is a local file inclusion vulnerability affecting phpMyAdmin.
Can an attacker exploit CVE-2011-2643 remotely?
CVE-2011-2643 requires local access by an attacker to exploit the vulnerability.
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