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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.844064
Category:Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-4030-1)
Summary:The remote host is missing an update for the 'web2py' package(s) announced via the USN-4030-1 advisory.
Description:Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the 'web2py' package(s) announced via the USN-4030-1 advisory.

Vulnerability Insight:
It was discovered that web2py does not properly check denied hosts before
verifying passwords. An attacker could possibly use this issue to perform
brute-force attacks. (CVE-2016-10321)

It was discovered that web2py allows remote attackers to obtain
environment variable values. An attacker could possibly use this issue to
gain administrative access. (CVE-2016-3952)

It was discovered that web2py uses a hardcoded encryption key. An
attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code.
(CVE-2016-3953, CVE-2016-3954, CVE-2016-3957)

Affected Software/OS:
'web2py' package(s) on Ubuntu 16.04.

Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).

CVSS Score:
7.5

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2016-10321
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4030-1/
Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2016-3952
https://devco.re/blog/2017/01/03/web2py-unserialize-code-execution-CVE-2016-3957/
Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2016-3953
https://github.com/web2py/web2py/blob/R-2.14.1/applications/examples/models/session.py
Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2016-3954
Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2016-3957
https://github.com/web2py/web2py/blob/R-2.14.1/gluon/utils.py#L200
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