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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> CGI abuses >> CVSTrac CVSROOT/passwd arbitrary account deletion Vulnerability Assessment Details
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CVSTrac CVSROOT/passwd arbitrary account deletion |
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Checks for CVSTrac version Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host seems to be running cvstrac, a web-based bug and patch-set tracking system for CVS. This version of CVSTRAC is vulnerable to a flaw wherein a remote attacker can overwrite a critical file, thereby giving them elevated access and potentially control over other user accounts. ***** Nessus has acertaind the vulnerability exists on the target ***** simply by looking at the version number(s) of CVSTrac ***** installed there. Solution : Update to version 1.1.4 or disable this CGI suite Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 David Maciejak |
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