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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200409-23] SnipSnap: HTTP response splitting Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
SnipSnap: HTTP response splitting
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200409-23
(SnipSnap: HTTP response splitting)
SnipSnap contains various HTTP response splitting vulnerabilities that
could potentially compromise the sites data. Some of these attacks include
web cache poisoning, cross-user defacement, hijacking pages with sensitive
user information, and cross-site scripting. This vulnerability is due to
the lack of illegal input checking in the software.
Impact
A malicious user could inject and execute arbitrary script code,
potentially compromising the victim's data or browser.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://snipsnap.org/space/start/2004-09-14/1#SnipSnap_1.0b1_(uttoxeter)_released
Solution:
All SnipSnap users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge sync
# emerge -pv ">=dev-java/snipsnap-bin-1.0_beta1"
# emerge ">=dev-java/snipsnap-bin-1.0beta1"
Threat Level: Low
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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