Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:CGI:CHETCPASSWD-OF |
|---|---|
Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop Packet |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
chetcpasswd etc passwd apache |
Release Date |
2007/01/15 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: CHETCPASSWD Information Disclosure
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the chetcpasswd.cgi. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and display the contents of the system /etc/shadow file.
Extended Description
CHETCPASSWD is prone to a vulnerability that may potentially cause the tail end of the local shadow file to be disclosed to a remote attacker. It is possible to exploit this issue by sending an overly long string as a value for the 'user' URI parameter in a request to the 'chetcpasswd.cgi'.
Affected Products
- CHETCPASSWD 1.12.0
References
- BugTraq: 6472
- URL: http://www.securiteam.com/unixfocus/6C00N0K6AO.html