GLSA 201211-01: MantisBT: Multiple vulnerabilities

Severity:normal
Title:MantisBT: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date:11/08/2012
Bugs: #348761, #381417, #386153, #407121, #420375
ID:201211-01

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in MantisBT, the worst of which allowing for local file inclusion.

Background

MantisBT is a PHP/MySQL/Web based bugtracking system.

Affected packages

Package Vulnerable Unaffected Architecture(s)
www-apps/mantisbt < 1.2.11 >= 1.2.11 All supported architectures

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in MantisBT. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact

A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to conduct directory traversal attacks, disclose the contents of local files, inject arbitrary web scripts, obtain sensitive information, bypass authentication and intended access restrictions, or manipulate bugs and attachments.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All MantisBT users should upgrade to the latest version:

      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=www-apps/mantisbt-1.2.11"
    

References

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201211-01.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.

License

Copyright 2010 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.

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