CVE-2014-8961: Path Traversal
First published: Sun Nov 30 2014(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in libraries/error_report.lib.php in the error-reporting feature in phpMyAdmin 4.1.x before 4.1.14.7 and 4.2.x before 4.2.12 allows remote authenticated users to obtain potentially sensitive information about a file's line count via a crafted parameter.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | =4.1.14.2 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.1.14.3 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.1.14.4 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.1.14.5 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.1.14.6 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.2.0 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.2.1 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.2.2 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.2.3 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.2.4 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.2.5 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.2.6 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.2.7.1 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.2.8 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.2.8.1 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.2.9 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.2.9.1 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.2.10.1 | |
| phpMyAdmin | =4.2.11 | |
| SUSE Linux | =12.3 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-12/msg00017.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2014:228
- http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2014-16.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71245
- https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/b99b6b6672ff2419f05b05740c80c7a23c1da994
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201505-03
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8961?
CVE-2014-8961 is a medium severity vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to access sensitive file information.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8961?
To fix CVE-2014-8961, update phpMyAdmin to version 4.1.14.7 or 4.2.12 or later.
Which versions of phpMyAdmin are affected by CVE-2014-8961?
CVE-2014-8961 affects phpMyAdmin versions 4.1.x before 4.1.14.7 and 4.2.x before 4.2.12.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-8961?
CVE-2014-8961 is a directory traversal vulnerability present in the error reporting feature of phpMyAdmin.
Can CVE-2014-8961 lead to data exposure?
Yes, CVE-2014-8961 can potentially expose sensitive information about a file's line count to remote authenticated users.
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