CVE-2016-2044: Infoleak
First published: Sat Feb 20 2016(Updated: )
libraries/sql-parser/autoload.php in the SQL parser in phpMyAdmin 4.5.x before 4.5.4 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted request, which reveals the full path in an error message.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =22 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =23 | |
| phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin | =4.5.0 | |
| phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin | =4.5.0.1 | |
| phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin | =4.5.0.2 | |
| phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin | =4.5.1 | |
| phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin | =4.5.2 | |
| phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin | =4.5.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/176483.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/176739.html
- http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2016-8.php
- https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/c57d3cc7b97b5f32801032f7bb222297aa97dfea
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2044?
CVE-2016-2044 is considered a medium severity vulnerability as it can lead to the exposure of sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2044?
To fix CVE-2016-2044, upgrade phpMyAdmin to version 4.5.4 or later.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2016-2044?
CVE-2016-2044 affects phpMyAdmin versions 4.5.0 to 4.5.3 and Fedora versions 22 and 23.
What is the impact of CVE-2016-2044 on my system?
The impact of CVE-2016-2044 is that it allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, such as the full server path.
Can CVE-2016-2044 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-2044 can be exploited remotely by sending a crafted request to the vulnerable phpMyAdmin installation.
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- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/fedoraproject
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- vendor/phpmyadmin
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- version/phpmyadmin phpmyadmin/4.5.0
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- version/phpmyadmin phpmyadmin/4.5.0.2
- version/phpmyadmin phpmyadmin/4.5.1
- version/phpmyadmin phpmyadmin/4.5.2
- version/phpmyadmin phpmyadmin/4.5.3