GEN:SID | 1:1167 |
Message | WEB-MISC rpm_query access |
Summary | This event is generated when an attempt is made to gain information on installed packages on OpenLINUX.
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Impact | This is a serious information leak, since an attack could then attempt to determine and exploit any vulnerable packages.
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Detailed Information | The OpenLinux CGI package comes with a script called rpm_query. A vulnerability exists which will allow a remote user to list all packages/versions installed on the system. This information will be useful for an attacker to further compromise a system.
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Affected Systems | OpenLinux Desktop 2.3 OpenLinux eServer 2.3
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Attack Scenarios | GET http://target/cgi-bin/rpm_query HTTP/1.0
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Ease of Attack | Simple.
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Corrective Action | Remove the package (/home/httpd/cgi-bin/rpm_query)
Upgrade to the latest version of OpenLinux (2.3-17 or later),
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Additional References | Bugtraq: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1036
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Rule References | bugtraq: 1036
cve: 2000-0192
nessus: 10340
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