26772 : Webmin/Usermin simplify_path() Failure Arbitrary File Disclosure
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2006-06-29

Description

Webmin / Usermin contain a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when an unspecified error occurs during URL handling by simplify_path() function, which will disclose files content information resulting in a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Disclosure: Vendor Verified
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

Upgrade to Webmin version 1.290, Usermin version 1.220, or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Webmin
Webmin
1.280
Usermin
Usermin
1.210

References

Tools & Filters

21785 21789 22169 22908

Credit

  • Kenny Chen - Webmin

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 5.0
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2006-07-10 | Disagree?

Access_vector_2 Access_complexity_2 Authentication_2 Confidentiality_impact_1 Integrity_impact_0 Availability_impact_0

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