Vulnerability Description
core/database_api.php in Mantis 0.19.0a1 through 1.0.0a3, with register_globals enabled, allows remote attackers to connect to internal databases by modifying the g_db_type variable and monitoring the speed of responses, as identified by bug#0005956.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mantis | Mantis | 0.19.0 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112786017426276&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16506
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-778PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200509-16.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14604Patch
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112786017426276&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16506
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-778PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200509-16.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14604Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2556?
CVE-2005-2556 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). core/database_api.php in Mantis 0.19.0a1 through 1.0.0a3, with register_globals enabled, allows remote attackers to connect to internal databases by modifying the g_db_type variable and monitoring the...
How severe is CVE-2005-2556?
CVE-2005-2556 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2556?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mantis Mantis.