Gentoo Linux Security Advisory 202101-31 - A vulnerability in Cacti could lead to remote code execution. Versions less than 1.2.16-r1 are affected.
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202101-31
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: Cacti: Remote code execution
Date: January 26, 2021
Bugs: #765019
ID: 202101-31
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Synopsis
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A vulnerability in Cacti could lead to remote code execution.
Background
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Cacti is a complete frontend to rrdtool.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 net-analyzer/cacti < 1.2.16-r1 >= 1.2.16-r1
Description
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The side_id parameter in data_debug.php does not properly verify input
allowing SQL injection.
Impact
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A remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the
privileges of the process or cause a Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All Cacti users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-analyzer/cacti-1.2.16-r1"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2020-35701
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-35701
Availability
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This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-31
Concerns?
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Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
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Copyright 2021 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5