Webmin 0.84 and earlier does not properly clear the HTTP_AUTHORIZATION...
Vulnerability Description
Webmin 0.84 and earlier does not properly clear the HTTP_AUTHORIZATION environment variable when the web server is restarted, which makes authentication information available to all CGI programs and allows local users to gain privileges.
Impact Analysis
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Remediation
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References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2795
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-05/0262.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6627
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-019.1.txt
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-059.php3
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