GLSA 200701-11: Kronolith: Local file inclusion

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Severity:	low
Title:	Kronolith: Local file inclusion
Date:	01/16/2007
Bugs:	#156627
ID:	200701-11

Synopsis

Kronolith contains a flaw that could allow the execution of arbitrary files.

Background

Kronolith is a web-based calendar which relies on the Horde Framework for integration with other applications.

Affected packages

Package	Vulnerable	Unaffected	Architecture(s)
www-apps/horde-kronolith	< 2.1.4	>= 2.1.4	All supported architectures

Description

Kronolith contains a mistake in lib/FBView.php where a raw, unfiltered string is used instead of a sanitized string to view local files.

Impact

An authenticated attacker could craft an HTTP GET request that uses directory traversal techniques to execute any file on the web server as PHP code, which could allow information disclosure or arbitrary code execution with the rights of the user running the PHP application (usually the webserver user).

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All horde-kronolith users should upgrade to the latest version:

    # emerge --sync
    # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=www-apps/horde-kronolith-2.1.4"

References

CVE-2006-6175

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200701-11.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 https://bugs.gentoo.org.