[ GLSA 200408-09 ] Roundup filesystem access vulnerability

[Kurt Lieber <klieber () gentoo org>]

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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory                           GLSA 200408-09
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  Severity: Low
     Title: Roundup filesystem access vulnerability
      Date: August 11, 2004
      Bugs: #53494
        ID: 200408-09

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Synopsis
========

Roundup will make files owned by the user that it's running as
accessable to a remote attacker.

Background
==========

Roundup is a simple to use issue-tracking system with command-line,
web, and e-mail interfaces.

Affected packages
=================

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     Package          /  Vulnerable  /                      Unaffected
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  1  net-www/roundup      <= 0.6.4                            >= 0.7.6

Description
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Improper handling of a specially crafted URL allows access to the
server's filesystem, which could contain sensitive information.

Impact
======

An attacker could view files owned by the user running Roundup. This
will never be root however, as Roundup will not run as root.

Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time. All users are encouraged to
upgrade to the latest available version of Roundup.

Resolution
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All Roundup users should upgrade to the latest version:

    # emerge sync

    # emerge -pv ">=net-www/roundup-0.7.6"
    # emerge ">=net-www/roundup-0.7.6"

References
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  [ 1 ] Secunia Advisory SA11801
        http://secunia.com/advisories/11801/

Availability
============

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:

    http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200408-09.xml

Concerns?
=========

Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
security () gentoo org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
http://bugs.gentoo.org.

License
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Copyright 2004 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).

The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/1.0

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