OSVDB ID: 26772

Title: Webmin/Usermin simplify_path() Failure Arbitrary File Disclosure

Info

Disclosure

Jun 29, 2006

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

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
Exploit: Exploit Rumored
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

Credit

  • Kenny Chen - Webmin


Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/26772