CVE-2008-6755 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can modify the ZoneMinder configuration file via web scripts due to insecure file ownership and permissions, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2008-6755?
CVE-2008-6755 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Zoneminder Zoneminder, published on 27 Apr 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ZoneMinder 1.23.3 on Fedora 10 sets the ownership of /etc/zm.conf to the apache user account, and sets the permissions to 0600, which makes it easier for remote attackers to modify this file by accessing it through a (1) PHP or (2) CGI script.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6755?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Zoneminder Zoneminder.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6755?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2008-6755 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-6755 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Zoneminder Zoneminder
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-6755, GHSA-72qr-8q2q-w485.