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ATutor "type" File Inclusion Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA31274
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Release Date:
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2008-07-29
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Last Update:
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2008-08-01
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Popularity:
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1,668 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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Exposure of system information
Exposure of sensitive information
System access
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | ATutor 1.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2008-3368
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Description:
R3d.W0rm has discovered a vulnerability in ATutor, which can be exploited by malicious users to disclose sensitive information and compromise a vulnerable system.
Input passed to the "type" parameter in tools/packages/import.php is not properly verified before being used to include files. This can be exploited to include arbitrary files from local or external resources.
Successful exploitation requires valid administrator credentials.
The vulnerability is confirmed in version 1.6.1-pl1. Other versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Apply ATutor Patch ID 0009 via the "Patcher" module.
Provided and/or discovered by:
IRCRASH (R3d.W0rm)
Changelog:
2008-07-30: Updated "Solution" section.
2008-08-01: Added CVE reference.
Original Advisory:
http://milw0rm.com/exploits/6153
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