SB2018100405 - OpenSUSE Linux update for otrs



SB2018100405 - OpenSUSE Linux update for otrs

Published: October 4, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018100405
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 33% Low 67%
  • Low
  • Medium
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-14593)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access control restrictions when accessing certain URL. A remote authenticated attacker with agent privileges can escalate privileges and gain access to otherwise restricted functionality.


2) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-16586)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.

In Open Ticket Request System (OTRS) 4.0.x before 4.0.32, 5.0.x before 5.0.30, and 6.0.x before 6.0.11, an attacker could send a malicious email to an OTRS system. If a logged in user opens it, the email could cause the browser to load external image or CSS resources.


3) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-16587)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.

In Open Ticket Request System (OTRS) 4.0.x before 4.0.32, 5.0.x before 5.0.30, and 6.0.x before 6.0.11, an attacker could send a malicious email to an OTRS system. If a user with admin permissions opens it, it causes deletions of arbitrary files that the OTRS web server user has write access to.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.