Security Update for ikiwiki
Summary
DLA-812-1: ikiwiki - security update. Affects ikiwiki versions < 3.20120629.2+deb7u2. Fixed in 3.20120629.2+deb7u2. How to fix ↓
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Background
ikiwiki is a wiki compiler that allows users to create and maintain websites using a wiki-like interface. It is designed to generate static HTML pages, making it easy to publish and host websites. However, several vulnerabilities have been discovered in ikiwiki, which could potentially compromise the security and integrity of the generated websites.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerabilities found in ikiwiki include:
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Commit metadata forgery (CVE-2016-9646): This vulnerability allows an attacker to forge commit metadata, potentially leading to unauthorized changes being attributed to legitimate users.
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Authorization bypass when reverting changes (CVE-2016-10026): This vulnerability enables an attacker to bypass the authorization mechanism and revert changes made by other users without proper permissions.
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Authentication bypass via repeated parameters (CVE-2017-0356): This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication by repeatedly sending certain parameters, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the system.
These vulnerabilities pose a significant risk to the security and integrity of ikiwiki-generated websites, as they can be exploited to manipulate content, gain unauthorized access, and forge commit metadata.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
3.20120629.2+deb7u2
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Conclusion
The vulnerabilities discovered in ikiwiki pose a significant risk to the security and integrity of websites generated using this software. It is crucial to upgrade to the latest version of ikiwiki to mitigate these vulnerabilities and ensure the continued safety of your websites. For further support and assistance with vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
An attacker can exploit the commit metadata forgery vulnerability by forging commit metadata, making it appear as if unauthorized changes were made by legitimate users. This can lead to confusion, loss of trust, and potential damage to the integrity of the website.
The authorization bypass vulnerability allows an attacker to revert changes made by other users without proper permissions. This can lead to unauthorized modifications, deletion of content, and disruption of the collaborative nature of the wiki.
The authentication bypass vulnerability can be exploited by repeatedly sending certain parameters, bypassing the authentication mechanism and gaining unauthorized access to the system. This can result in unauthorized data access, privilege escalation, and potential data breaches.
Currently, there are no known workarounds for these vulnerabilities. It is strongly recommended to upgrade to the latest version of ikiwiki to ensure the security and integrity of your websites.
You can find more information about Debian LTS security advisories, including how to apply updates and frequently asked questions, on the Debian LTS wiki: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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