Arch Linux Security Advisory ASA-201905-1
========================================
Severity: High
Date    : 2019-05-06
CVE-ID  : CVE-2017-6188
Package : munin
Type    : arbitrary file overwrite
Remote  : Yes
Link    : https://security.archlinux.org/AVG-953

Summary
======
The package munin before version 2.0.47-1 is vulnerable to arbitrary
file overwrite.

Resolution
=========
Upgrade to 2.0.47-1.

# pacman -Syu "munin>=2.0.47-1"

The problem has been fixed upstream in version 2.0.47.

Workaround
=========
None.

Description
==========
A vulnerability in munin allows attackers to overwrite any file
accessible to the webserver user by setting multiple upper_limit GET
parameters when CGI graphs are enabled.

Impact
=====
A remote attacker is able to overwrite arbitrary files on the
filesystem.

References
=========
https://bugs.archlinux.org/task/57537
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3794
https://github.com/munin-monitoring/munin/pull/797/commits/42ce18f24d3eae8be33526a198bf21e4f2330230
https://security.archlinux.org/CVE-2017-6188

ArchLinux: 201905-1: munin: arbitrary file overwrite

May 7, 2019

Summary

A vulnerability in munin allows attackers to overwrite any file accessible to the webserver user by setting multiple upper_limit GET parameters when CGI graphs are enabled.

Resolution

Upgrade to 2.0.47-1. # pacman -Syu "munin>=2.0.47-1"
The problem has been fixed upstream in version 2.0.47.

References

https://bugs.archlinux.org/task/57537 https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3794 https://github.com/munin-monitoring/munin/pull/797/commits/42ce18f24d3eae8be33526a198bf21e4f2330230 https://security.archlinux.org/CVE-2017-6188

Severity
Package : munin
Type : arbitrary file overwrite
Remote : Yes
Link : https://security.archlinux.org/AVG-953

Workaround

None.

Related News

1.Penguin Landscape Esm H320
1 - 2 min read
A critical vulnerability was discovered in the Linux kernel's netfilter subsystem, specifically within the nf_tables component, posing potential
19.Laptop Bed Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
The release of Google Chrome 124 addresses four vulnerabilities, including a critical security flaw that can enable attackers to execute arbitrary
23.Tablet Connections Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
The release of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS , also known as Noble Numbat, brings various security enhancements and exciting new features . These improvements
4.Lock AbstractDigital Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
Tails 6.2 is a new Linux distribution release that expands its multilingual support and improves security features. The distribution is a
19.Laptop Bed Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
AlmaLinux 9.4 beta has been released and provides compelling reasons to consider it for desktop usage. While AlmaLinux is primarily known as a
32.Lock Code Circular Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
Linux admins and security practitioners face significant challenges in keeping their Linux systems secure amidst the constant threat of kernel bugs.
1.Penguin Landscape Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
A significant security threat, known as the Spectre v2 exploit, has been observed targeting Linux systems running on modern Intel processors. Let's
10.FingerPrint Locks Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
The recent release of I2P 2.5.0 , an anonymous P2P network that protects against online censorship, surveillance, and monitoring, has brought a slew
Sign Up

Get the Latest News & Insights

Sign up to get the latest security news affecting Linux and open source delivered straight to your inbox.

© 2024 Guardian Digital, Inc All Rights Reserved