[ GLSA 200408-09 ] Roundup: Filesystem access vulnerability

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Roundup: Filesystem access vulnerability (GLSA 200408-09)
Severity: low
Exploitable: remote
Date: August 11, 2004
Updated: May 22, 2006
Bug(s): #53494
ID: 200408-09

Synopsis


Roundup will make files owned by the user that it's running as accessable
to a remote attacker.


Background


Roundup is a simple to use issue-tracking system with command-line,
web, and e-mail interfaces.


Affected Packages

Package: www-apps/roundup
Vulnerable: <= 0.6.4
Unaffected: >= 0.7.6
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description


Improper handling of a specially crafted URL allows access to the
server's filesystem, which could contain sensitive information.


Impact


An attacker could view files owned by the user running Roundup. This
will never be root however, as Roundup will not run as root.


Workaround


There is no known workaround at this time. All users are encouraged to
upgrade to the latest available version of Roundup.


Resolution


All Roundup users should upgrade to the latest version: