Webmin 0.84 and earlier does not properly clear the HTTP_AUTHORIZATION environment variable when the web server is restarted, which makes authentication information available to all CGI programs and allows local users to gain privileges.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webmin | Webmin | 0.5 (including) | 0.5 (including) |
| Webmin | Webmin | 0.6 (including) | 0.6 (including) |
| Webmin | Webmin | 0.7 (including) | 0.7 (including) |
| Webmin | Webmin | 0.80 (including) | 0.80 (including) |
| Webmin | Webmin | 0.83 (including) | 0.83 (including) |
| Webmin | Webmin | 0.84 (including) | 0.84 (including) |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-05/0262.html
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-019.1.txt
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-059.php3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2795
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6627
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-05/0262.html
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-019.1.txt
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-059.php3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2795
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6627