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snort-2.3.3-2.3.20060mdk.x86_64.rpm

Rule: 

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Sid: 
2668

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Summary: 
This event is generated when an attempt is made to access the file
processit.pl.

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Impact: 
Information Disclosure.

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Detailed Information:
The script processit.pl returns envirnoment variables used by the server
hosting the application. This can divulge information valuable to an
attacker that can be used in further attacks against the host.

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Affected Systems:
	All systems using processit.pl

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Attack Scenarios: 
An attacker can retrieve environment variables by accessing the script
processit.pl, these can be used in further attacks against the system.

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Ease of Attack: 
Simple

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False Positives:
None Known

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False Negatives:
None Known

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Corrective Action: 
Uninstall the script processit.pl

Only allow usage from authenticated users

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Contributors: 
Sourcefire Vulnerability Research Team
Alex Kirk <alex.kirk@sourcefire.com>
Nigel Houghton <nigel.houghton@sourcefire.com>

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