CVE-2015-3903: Medium severity phpmyadmin vulnerability

Published May 26, 2015
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Updated

libraries/Config.class.php in phpMyAdmin 4.0.x before 4.0.10.10, 4.2.x before 4.2.13.3, 4.3.x before 4.3.13.1, and 4.4.x before 4.4.6.1 disables X.509 certificate verification for GitHub API calls over SSL, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.

Affected Software

56 affected components
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.0
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.0-rc2
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.0-rc3
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.2
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.3
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.4
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.4.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.4.2
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.5
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.6
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.7
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.8
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.9
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.2
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.5
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.6
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.7
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.8
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.9
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.2.0
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.2.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.2.2
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.2.3
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.2.4
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.2.5
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.2.7
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.2.7.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.2.9.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.2.10.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.2.11
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.2.12
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.2.13.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.2.13.2
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.3.0
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.3.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.3.2
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.3.3
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.3.4
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.3.5
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.3.6
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.3.7
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.3.8
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.3.9
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.3.10
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.3.11
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.3.12
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.3.13
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.0
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.1.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.3
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.4
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.5
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.6

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2015-3.php

Event History

May 26, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-3903?

CVE-2015-3903 has a medium severity rating, as it allows man-in-the-middle attacks that can expose sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-3903?

To fix CVE-2015-3903, upgrade phpMyAdmin to version 4.0.10.10, 4.2.13.3, 4.3.13.1, or 4.4.6.1 or later.

3

What versions of phpMyAdmin are affected by CVE-2015-3903?

CVE-2015-3903 affects phpMyAdmin versions 4.0.x before 4.0.10.10, 4.2.x before 4.2.13.3, 4.3.x before 4.3.13.1, and 4.4.x before 4.4.6.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-3903?

CVE-2015-3903 is a vulnerability that disables X.509 certificate verification for GitHub API calls over SSL.

5

Can CVE-2015-3903 lead to data compromise?

Yes, CVE-2015-3903 can lead to data compromise through man-in-the-middle attacks, potentially allowing attackers to spoof servers.

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