Ubuntu update for ocsinventory-server



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2022-39369
CVE-2017-14190
CWE-ID CWE-284
CWE-79
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Ubuntu
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

ocsinventory-server (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

ocsinventory-reports (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Canonical Ltd.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU72486

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-39369

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within the phpCAS library that is maintained by a third-party. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation

Update the affected package ocsinventory-server to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 22.04

ocsinventory-server (Ubuntu package): before 2.8.1+dfsg1-1ubuntu0.1

ocsinventory-reports (Ubuntu package): before 2.8.1+dfsg1-1ubuntu0.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6914-1


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU10304

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14190

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation

Update the affected package ocsinventory-server to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 22.04

ocsinventory-server (Ubuntu package): before 2.8.1+dfsg1-1ubuntu0.1

ocsinventory-reports (Ubuntu package): before 2.8.1+dfsg1-1ubuntu0.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6914-1


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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