CVE-2014-4987
First published: Sun Jul 20 2014(Updated: )
server_user_groups.php in phpMyAdmin 4.1.x before 4.1.14.2 and 4.2.x before 4.2.6 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and read the MySQL user list via a viewUsers request.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Linux | =12.3 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.1 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.1.0 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.1.1 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.1.2 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.1.3 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.1.4 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.1.5 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.1.6 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.1.7 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.1.8 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.1.9 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.1.10 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.1.11 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.1.12 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.1.13 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.1.14 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.1.14.1 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.2.0 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.2.1 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.2.2 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.2.3 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.2.4 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.2.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-08/msg00045.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60397
- http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2014-7.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68804
- https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/395265e9937beb21134626c01a21f44b28e712e5
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201505-03
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-4987?
CVE-2014-4987 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that allows authenticated users to bypass access controls in phpMyAdmin.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4987?
To mitigate CVE-2014-4987, users should upgrade phpMyAdmin to version 4.1.14.2 or later, or 4.2.6 or later.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2014-4987?
CVE-2014-4987 affects phpMyAdmin versions 4.1.x before 4.1.14.2 and 4.2.x before 4.2.6.
What type of access can be exploited due to CVE-2014-4987?
CVE-2014-4987 allows remote authenticated users to read the MySQL user list by bypassing intended access restrictions.
Is there a specific setting that could be temporarily adjusted to limit exposure for CVE-2014-4987?
While waiting for an update, limiting the scope of user privileges in MySQL can reduce exposure to CVE-2014-4987.
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