USN-3215-2: Munin regression

Publication date

3 March 2017

Overview

USN-3215-1 introduced a regression in Munin.

Releases


Packages

  • munin - Network-wide graphing framework

Details

USN-3215-1 fixed a vulnerability in Munin. The upstream patch caused a
regression leading to errors being appended to the log file. This update
fixes the problem.

Original advisory details:

It was discovered that Munin incorrectly handled CGI graphs. A remote
attacker could use this issue to overwrite arbitrary files as the www-data
user.

USN-3215-1 fixed a vulnerability in Munin. The upstream patch caused a
regression leading to errors being appended to the log file. This update
fixes the problem.

Original advisory details:

It was discovered that Munin incorrectly handled CGI graphs. A remote
attacker could use this issue to overwrite arbitrary files as the www-data
user.

Update instructions

In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.

Learn more about how to get the fixes.

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:

Ubuntu Release Package Version
14.04 LTS trusty munin –  2.0.19-3ubuntu0.3

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