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Cerberus Helpdesk "rpc.php" Security Bypass Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA22418
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Release Date:
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2006-10-18
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Last Update:
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2006-10-27
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Popularity:
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4,114 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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Security Bypass
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Workaround
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| Software: | Cerberus Helpdesk 3.x
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| | CVE reference: | CVE-2006-5428
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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in Cerberus Helpdesk, which can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions.
The vulnerability is caused due to an error in the authentication process in rpc.php, which can be exploited to disclose a ticket requester's email address.
Example:
http://[host]/rpc.php?cmd=display_get_requesters&id=[ticket id]
The vulnerability is reported in version 3.2.1. Other versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Apply changes to the source code as reported in the vendor forum:
http://forum.cerberusweb.com/showthread.php?t=7922
Provided and/or discovered by:
jonepet
Changelog:
2006-10-27: Added CVE reference.
Original Advisory:
http://forum.cerberusweb.com/showthread.php?t=7922
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