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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200510-20] Zope: File inclusion through RestructuredText Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Zope: File inclusion through RestructuredText
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200510-20
(Zope: File inclusion through RestructuredText)
Zope honors file inclusion directives in RestructuredText objects
by default.
Impact
A possible hacker could exploit the vulnerability by sending malicious
input that would be interpreted in a RestructuredText Zope object,
potentially resulting in the execution of arbitrary Zope code with the
rights of the Zope server.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://www.zope.org/Products/Zope/Hotfix_2005-10-09/security_alert
Solution:
All Zope users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose net-zope/zope
Threat Level: Medium
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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