SB2017092135 - Input validation error in otrs (Alpine package)



SB2017092135 - Input validation error in otrs (Alpine package)

Published: September 21, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017092135
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14635)

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

In Open Ticket Request System (OTRS) 3.3.x before 3.3.18, 4.x before 4.0.25, and 5.x before 5.0.23, remote authenticated users can leverage statistics-write permissions to gain privileges via code injection.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.