Ampache: Multiple vulnerabilities

1. Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Advisory Reference	GLSA 200710-13 / ampache
Release Date	October 13, 2007
Latest Revision	October 13, 2007: 01
Impact	low
Exploitable	remote

Package	Vulnerable versions	Unaffected versions	Architecture(s)
www-apps/ampache	< 3.3.3.5	>= 3.3.3.5	All supported architectures

Related bugreports: #189607

Synopsis

An SQL injection vulnerability and a possible identity theft have been discovered in Ampache.

2. Impact Information

Background

Ampache is a PHP-based tool for managing, updating and playing audio files via a web interface.

Description

LT discovered that the "match" parameter in albums.php is not properly sanitized before being processed. The Ampache development team also reported an error when handling user sessions.

Impact

A remote attacker could provide malicious input to the application, possibly resulting in the execution of arbitrary SQL code. He could also entice a user to open a specially crafted link to steal the user's session.

3. Resolution Information

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Ampache users should upgrade to the latest version:

Code Listing 3.1: Resolution

# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=www-apps/ampache-3.3.3.5"

4. References

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