SB2014072219 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in phpmyadmin (Alpine package)



SB2014072219 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in phpmyadmin (Alpine package)

Published: July 22, 2014

Security Bulletin ID SB2014072219
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-4987)

The vulnerability allows a remote #AU# to gain access to sensitive information.

server_user_groups.php in phpMyAdmin 4.1.x before 4.1.14.2 and 4.2.x before 4.2.6 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and read the MySQL user list via a viewUsers request.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.