Rule:

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Sid:
2328

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Summary:
This event is generated when an attempt is made to access the
authentication_index.php script which contains known vulnerabilities and
is part of  the phpGedView CGI web application running on a server.

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Impact:
Information gathering and system integrity compromise. Possible unauthorized
administrative access to the server or application. Possible execution
of arbitrary code of the attackers choosing in some cases.

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Detailed Information:
This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a known 
vulnerability in the phpGedView CGI web application running on a server.
Multiple vulnerabilities exist in the application which can lead to the
execution of arbitrary code of the atttackers choosing.

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Affected Systems:
	phpGedView

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Attack Scenarios:
An attacker can supply code of their choice by including a file in
paramters supplied to the script.

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Ease of Attack:
Simple. No exploit software required.

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False Positives:
None known.

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False Negatives:
None known.

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Corrective Action:
Ensure the system is using an up to date version of the software and has
had all vendor supplied patches applied.

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Contributors:
Sourcefire Research Team
Brian Caswell <bmc@sourcefire.com>
Nigel Houghton <nigel.houghton@sourcefire.com>

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Additional References:

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