Vulnerability Description
The register_globals emulation in phpMyAdmin 2.7.0 rc1 allows remote attackers to exploit other vulnerabilities in phpMyAdmin by modifying the import_blacklist variable in grab_globals.php, which can then be used to overwrite other variables.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 2.7.0_rc1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17925/Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17957
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18618
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/237
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200512-03.xml
- http://www.hardened-php.net/advisory_252005.110.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/21508
- http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/downloads.php?relnotes=0
- http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security.php?issue=PMASA-2005-9
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/418834/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/423142/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15761
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2792
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17925/Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17957
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-4079?
CVE-2005-4079 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The register_globals emulation in phpMyAdmin 2.7.0 rc1 allows remote attackers to exploit other vulnerabilities in phpMyAdmin by modifying the import_blacklist variable in grab_globals.php, which can ...
How severe is CVE-2005-4079?
CVE-2005-4079 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-4079?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin.