Chef CVE-2010-5142 Multiple Security Bypass Vulnerabilities

BID:54953

Info

Chef CVE-2010-5142 Multiple Security Bypass Vulnerabilities

Bugtraq ID: 54953
Class: Access Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2010-5142
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jun 07 2010 12:00AM
Updated: Jun 07 2010 12:00AM
Credit: Thom May
Vulnerable: OPSCODE Chef 0.8.16
OPSCODE Chef 0.8.8
Not Vulnerable: OPSCODE Chef 0.9

Discussion

Chef CVE-2010-5142 Multiple Security Bypass Vulnerabilities

Chef is prone to multiple security-bypass vulnerabilities that may allow attackers to perform actions without proper authorization.

Attackers can exploit these issues to bypass security restrictions and perform unauthorized actions such as managing user accounts.

Chef versions prior to 0.9.0 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

Chef CVE-2010-5142 Multiple Security Bypass Vulnerabilities

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Chef CVE-2010-5142 Multiple Security Bypass Vulnerabilities

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

References

Chef CVE-2010-5142 Multiple Security Bypass Vulnerabilities

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