zypp-refresh-patches wrapper XML Repository Corruption Weakness

BID:30293

Info

zypp-refresh-patches wrapper XML Repository Corruption Weakness

Bugtraq ID: 30293
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2008-3187
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jul 18 2008 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 21 2008 10:08PM
Credit: This issue was disclosed in a SUSE Linux security advisory.
Vulnerable: S.u.S.E. openSUSE 11.0
S.u.S.E. openSUSE 10.3
S.u.S.E. openSUSE 10.2
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

zypp-refresh-patches wrapper XML Repository Corruption Weakness

The 'zypp-refresh-patches' wrapper is prone to a weakness that may allow attackers to corrupt XML repositories.

Successfully exploiting this weakness may prevent victims from updating applications or from downloading new packages; other attacks are also possible.

Exploit / POC

zypp-refresh-patches wrapper XML Repository Corruption Weakness

An attacker can exploit this issue by injecting a malicious repository key into an HTTP request.

Solution / Fix

zypp-refresh-patches wrapper XML Repository Corruption Weakness

Solution:
Updates are available to address this issue. Please see the references for more information.

References

zypp-refresh-patches wrapper XML Repository Corruption Weakness

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