GLSA 201101-07: Prewikka: password disclosure
| Severity: | normal |
| Title: | Prewikka: password disclosure |
| Date: | 01/16/2011 |
| Bugs: | |
| ID: | 201101-07 |
Synopsis
Due to a world-readable file, a local attacker can obtain the SQL database password used by Prewikka.Background
Prewikka is a graphical front-end analysis console for the Prelude Hybrid IDS Framework.
Affected packages
| Package | Vulnerable | Unaffected | Architecture(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| net-analyzer/prewikka | < 0.9.14-r2 | >= 0.9.14-r2 | All supported architectures |
Description
The permissions of the prewikka.conf file are set world readable.
Impact
A local attacker could obtain the SQL database password used by Prewikka.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
All Prewikka users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-analyzer/prewikka-0.9.14-r2"
NOTE: This is a legacy GLSA. Updates for all affected architectures are available since May 18, 2009 . It is likely that your system is already no longer affected by this issue.
References
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website:
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.
License
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