Perl Fast CGI Module CGI Variables Authentication Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:49549

Info

Perl Fast CGI Module CGI Variables Authentication Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 49549
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2011-2766
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Sep 09 2011 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 13 2015 09:13PM
Credit: Ferdinand and Russ Allbery
Vulnerable: Sven Verdoolaege FCGI 0.73
Sven Verdoolaege FCGI 0.72
Sven Verdoolaege FCGI 0.71
Sven Verdoolaege FCGI 0.70
Simple Simple:Press Forum 0
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2011 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2011
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.1 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.1
MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5
Debian Linux 6.0 sparc
Debian Linux 6.0 s/390
Debian Linux 6.0 powerpc
Debian Linux 6.0 mips
Debian Linux 6.0 ia-64
Debian Linux 6.0 ia-32
Debian Linux 6.0 arm
Debian Linux 6.0 amd64
Not Vulnerable: Sven Verdoolaege FCGI 0.74

Discussion

Perl Fast CGI Module CGI Variables Authentication Security Bypass Vulnerability

Perl Fast CGI module is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability.

Attackers may exploit the issue to bypass certain security protections and obtain access to restricted resources.

Fast CGI 0.70 to 0.73 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

Perl Fast CGI Module CGI Variables Authentication Security Bypass Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue via a browser.

Solution / Fix

Perl Fast CGI Module CGI Variables Authentication Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.


Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.1

MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5 x86_64

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2011 x86_64

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2011

MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.1 x86_64

References

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