CVE-2017-12419: Infoleak
First published: Sat Aug 05 2017(Updated: )
If, after successful installation of MantisBT through 2.5.2 on MySQL/MariaDB, the administrator does not remove the 'admin' directory (as recommended in the "Post-installation and upgrade tasks" section of the MantisBT Admin Guide), and the MySQL client has a local_infile setting enabled (in php.ini mysqli.allow_local_infile, or the MySQL client config file, depending on the PHP setup), an attacker may take advantage of MySQL's "connect file read" feature to remotely access files on the MantisBT server.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =2.5.2 | |
| MariaDB | ||
| MySQL (MySQL-common) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-12419?
CVE-2017-12419 has a medium severity level due to the potential unauthorized access if the 'admin' directory is not removed after installation.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12419?
To fix CVE-2017-12419, remove the 'admin' directory as recommended in the MantisBT Admin Guide.
What versions are affected by CVE-2017-12419?
CVE-2017-12419 affects MantisBT version 2.5.2.
What could happen if CVE-2017-12419 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2017-12419 could allow attackers to access sensitive administrative features of the MantisBT application.
Is the local_infile setting related to CVE-2017-12419?
Yes, the local_infile setting being enabled in the MySQL client can contribute to the risk associated with CVE-2017-12419.
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