57575 : teximg Plugin for ikiwiki TEX Command Arbitrary File Local Disclosure
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2009-08-30

Description

ikiwiki contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when a malicious user uses unsafe Tex commands, which will disclose arbitrary files resulting in a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Solution: Upgrade
Disclosure: Vendor Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 3.1415926 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. In addition, the vendor has released a patch for some older versions.

Products

Joey Hess	ikiwiki	2.53.4
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References

CVE ID: 2009-2944 (see also: NVD)
Bugtraq ID: 36181
Secunia Advisory ID: 36516 36723
ISS X-Force ID: 52922
Vendor Specific News/Changelog Entry: http://ikiwiki.info/security/#index35h2
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-September/msg00322.html
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-September/msg00382.html
Other Advisory URL: http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2475

Credit

Josh Triplett -

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 5.0
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2009-09-01 | Disagree?

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