openSUSE-SU-2017:3451-1 Security update for phpMyAdmin

Not scored Published

An attacker can trick a logged-in user into clicking a crafted URL to perform harmful database operations in phpMyAdmin.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is openSUSE-SU-2017:3451-1?

openSUSE-SU-2017:3451-1 is a vulnerability in phpMyAdmin, published on 29 Dec 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

This update for phpMyAdmin to version 4.7.7 fixes a security issue and bugs.

The following vulnerability was fixed:

  • By deceiving a user to click on a crafted URL, it was possible to perform harmful database operations (bsc#1074066, PMASA-2017-09)

This update also contains all upstream improvements and bugfixes in version 4.7.7:

  • various display and UI fixes
  • PHP error fixes
  • Improved deteciton of MySQL server needing SSL connections
  • Support JSON datatype on MariaDB 10.2.7 and newer
  • Fix constructing ALTER query with AFTER
  • Fix changing password on MariaDB cluster

Which versions are affected by openSUSE-SU-2017:3451-1?

Linux distribution packages (1)
phpMyAdmin SUSE:Package Hub 12All versions4.7.7-14.1

How do I fix openSUSE-SU-2017:3451-1?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is openSUSE-SU-2017:3451-1 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of openSUSE-SU-2017:3451-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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