Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in Namazu
Summary
CVE-2011-4345: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Namazu before 2.0.21, when Internet Explorer 6 or 7 is used, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a cookie. Affects namazu2 versions < 2.0.21-1. Fixed in 2.0.21-1. How to fix ↓
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Background
Namazu is an open-source search engine that allows users to search for specific text within files. It is commonly used in Debian Linux distributions. However, a vulnerability has been discovered in versions prior to 2.0.21 when Internet Explorer 6 or 7 is used. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a cookie.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2011-4345, is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. It occurs when Namazu is accessed using Internet Explorer 6 or 7, and allows attackers to inject malicious web script or HTML code through a cookie. This can lead to various security risks, such as session hijacking, data theft, or unauthorized actions on behalf of the user.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
2.0.21-1
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade namazu2Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is crucial to apply the recommended fix by upgrading to the patched version of Namazu.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Namazu search engine is vulnerable to a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack when accessed using Internet Explorer 6 or 7. This vulnerability can be mitigated by upgrading to version 2.0.21-1 or later. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Namazu is an open-source search engine used to search for specific text within files. It is commonly used in Debian Linux distributions.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a type of security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. This can lead to various security risks, such as session hijacking or data theft.
This vulnerability affects Namazu versions prior to 2.0.21 when accessed using Internet Explorer 6 or 7. It allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a cookie.
The potential risks of this vulnerability include session hijacking, data theft, and unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the user.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade Namazu to version 2.0.21-1 or later, which includes a patch for the XSS vulnerability.
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