Vulnerability identifier: #VU40929

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-1306

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Sympa
Server applications / Mail servers

Vendor: sympa.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The newsletter posting area in the web interface in Sympa 6.0.x before 6.0.10 and 6.1.x before 6.1.24 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Sympa: 6.0.0 - 6.1.23

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External links
http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0085.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/62387
http://secunia.com/advisories/62442
http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3134
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:051
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/20/4
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72277
http://www.sympa.org/security_advisories

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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.