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[GLSA-200409-06] eGroupWare: Multiple XSS vulnerabilities

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
eGroupWare: Multiple XSS vulnerabilities

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200409-06
(eGroupWare: Multiple XSS vulnerabilities)

Joxean Koret recently discovered multiple cross site scripting
vulnerabilities in various modules for the eGroupWare suite. This includes
the calendar, address book, messenger and ticket modules.

Impact

These vulnerabilities give a possible hacker the ability to inject and execute
malicious script code, potentially compromising the victim's browser.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time. All users are encouraged to
upgrade to the latest available version of eGroupWare.

References:
https://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=401807
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/372603/2004-08-21/2004-08-27/0

Solution:
All eGroupWare users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge sync
# emerge -pv ">=www-apps/egroupware-1.0.00.004"
# emerge ">=www-apps/egroupware-1.0.00.004"

Network Security Threat Level: Medium

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: (C) 2005 Michel Arboi

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