3827.txt

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Rule:

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Sid:
3827

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Summary:
This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a vulnerability associated with the PHP XML-RPC module.

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Impact:
Serious. Execution of arbitrary commands may be possible.

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Detailed Information:
A vulnerability exists in the PHP XML-RPC module that may allow unauthorized users to execute arbitrary commands.  No user authentication is required to execute the commands.

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Affected Systems:
See the bugtraq advisory for the many vulnerable software packages.

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Attack Scenarios:
An attacker can send an HTTP POST request for xmlrpc.php and supply arbitrary commands to be executed.

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Ease of Attack:
Simple. The Lupper/Plupii worm is known to use this vulnerability as one of it's attack vectors.

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False Positives:
None known.

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False Negatives:
None known.

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Corrective Action:
Upgrade to the most current non affected version of the software.

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Contributors:
Sourcefire Vulnerability Research Team
Judy Novak <[e-mail]>

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Additional References:

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