---------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you have VARM strategy implemented? (Vulnerability Assessment Remediation Management) If not, then implement it through the most reliable vulnerability intelligence source on the market. Implement it through Secunia. For more information visit: http://secunia.com/advisories/business_solutions/ Alternatively request a call from a Secunia representative today to discuss how we can help you with our capabilities contact us at: sales@secunia.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Zmanda Recovery Manager for MySQL Privilege Escalation SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA36429 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/36429/ DESCRIPTION: A vulnerability has been discovered in Zmanda Recovery Manager for MySQL, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain escalated privileges. The vulnerability is caused due to an input validation error within socket-server.pl. This can be exploited to manipulate the path to the "mysqlhotcopy" script before it is being used in a call to "system()" via a specially crafted packet sent to an affected system. Successful exploitation allows executing arbitrary code with the privileges of the MySQL user. The vulnerability is confirmed in version 2.1.1 (Community Edition). Other version may also be affected. This is related to: SA36424 SOLUTION: Grant only trusted users access to affected systems. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: Evgeny Legerov ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://www.intevydis.com/blog/?p=51 OTHER REFERENCES: SA36424: http://secunia.com/advisories/36424/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------