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Rule:
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Sid:
2368
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Summary:
This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a known
vulnerability in the PHP web application PhpGedView.
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Impact:
Execution of arbitrary code on the affected system
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Detailed Information:
PhpGedView contains a flaw such that it may be possible for an attacker
to include code of their choosing by manipulating the PGV_BASE_DIRECTORY
parameter when making a GET or POST request to a vulnerable system.
It may be possible for an attacker to execute that code with the
privileges of the user running the webserver, usually root.
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Affected Systems:
PhpGedView 2.65.1 and earlier
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Attack Scenarios:
An attacker can make a request to an affected script and define their
own path to the PGV_BASE_DIRECTORY variable.
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Ease of Attack:
Simple. No exploit software required.
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False Positives:
None known
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False Negatives:
None known
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Corrective Action:
Apply the appropriate vendor supplied patches
Upgrade to the latest non-affected version of the software
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Contributors:
Sourcefire Research Team
Nigel Houghton <nigel.houghton@sourcefire.com>
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Additional References:
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