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Maian Links "links_cookie" Security Bypass Vulnerability
Secunia Advisory: SA31068
Release Date: 2008-07-15
Last Update: 2008-07-28
Popularity: 1,078 views

Critical:
Moderately critical
Impact: Security Bypass
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

Software:Maian Links 3.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2008-3319


Description:
S.W.A.T. has reported a vulnerability in Maian Links, which can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions.

The vulnerability is caused due to improper access restriction in the admin/index.php script. This can be exploited to bypass the authentication mechanism and gain access to the administration section by setting the "links_cookie" cookie.

The vulnerability is reported in version 3.1 downloaded before 2008-07-14. Prior versions may also be affected.

Solution:
Update to version 3.1 downloaded on or after 2008-07-14.

Provided and/or discovered by:
S.W.A.T.

Changelog:
2008-07-28: Added CVE reference.

Original Advisory:
http://milw0rm.com/exploits/6062


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