Vulnerability Description
Red Hat Administration Server, as used by Red Hat Directory Server 8.0 EL4 and EL5, does not properly restrict access to CGI scripts, which allows remote attackers to perform administrative actions.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Directory Server | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29761Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29826
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0201.htmlPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28802
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019857
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=437320
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41843
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-April/msg00380.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-April/msg00386.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29761Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29826
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0201.htmlPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28802
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019857
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=437320
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0893?
CVE-2008-0893 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Red Hat Administration Server, as used by Red Hat Directory Server 8.0 EL4 and EL5, does not properly restrict access to CGI scripts, which allows remote attackers to perform administrative actions.
How severe is CVE-2008-0893?
CVE-2008-0893 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-2008-0893?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Directory Server.