Vulnerability Description
Paste Script 1.7.5 and earlier does not properly set group memberships during execution with root privileges, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended file-access restrictions by leveraging a web application that uses the local filesystem.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pythonpaste | Paste | <= 1.7.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://groups.google.com/group/paste-users/browse_thread/thread/2aa651ba331c2471
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1206.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48812
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50410
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/02/23/1Patch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/02/23/4
- https://bitbucket.org/ianb/pastescript/changeset/a19e462769b4Patch
- https://bitbucket.org/ianb/pastescript/pull-request/3/fix-group-permissions-for-Patch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=796790
- http://groups.google.com/group/paste-users/browse_thread/thread/2aa651ba331c2471
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1206.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48812
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50410
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/02/23/1Patch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/02/23/4
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0878?
CVE-2012-0878 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Paste Script 1.7.5 and earlier does not properly set group memberships during execution with root privileges, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended file-access restrictions by leveragi...
How severe is CVE-2012-0878?
CVE-2012-0878 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0878?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pythonpaste Paste.