Vulnerability Description
The msLoadQuery function in mapserv in MapServer 4.x before 4.10.4 and 5.x before 5.2.2 allows remote attackers to determine the existence of arbitrary files via a full pathname in the queryfile parameter, which triggers different error messages depending on whether this pathname exists.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Osgeo | Mapserver | 4.2.0 |
| Umn | Mapserver | 4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/mapserver-users/2009-March/060600.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34520
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34603
- http://trac.osgeo.org/mapserver/ticket/2939
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1914
- http://www.positronsecurity.com/advisories/2009-000.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502271/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34306
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021952
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-April/msg00147.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-April/msg00170.html
- http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/mapserver-users/2009-March/060600.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34520
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34603
- http://trac.osgeo.org/mapserver/ticket/2939
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0843?
CVE-2009-0843 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The msLoadQuery function in mapserv in MapServer 4.x before 4.10.4 and 5.x before 5.2.2 allows remote attackers to determine the existence of arbitrary files via a full pathname in the queryfile param...
How severe is CVE-2009-0843?
CVE-2009-0843 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0843?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Osgeo Mapserver, Umn Mapserver.