GLSA 201711-12: eGroupWare: Remote code execution
| Severity: | normal |
| Title: | eGroupWare: Remote code execution |
| Date: | 11/12/2017 |
| Bugs: | |
| ID: | 201711-12 |
Synopsis
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in eGroupWare, the worst of which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.Background
eGroupWare is a suite of web-based group applications including calendar, address book, messenger and email.
Affected packages
| Package | Vulnerable | Unaffected | Architecture(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| www-apps/egroupware | <= 1.8.004.20120613 | All supported architectures |
Description
It was found that eGroupWare contains multiple code injection vulnerabilities in multiple parameters and routes because of improper input sanitization.
Impact
A remote attacker could execute arbitrary code, delete arbitrary files or inject arbitrary PHP objects via multiple routes.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
Gentoo has discontinued support for eGroupWare and recommends that users unmerge the package:
# emerge --unmerge "www-apps/egroupware"
References
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website:
Concerns?
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License
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