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WEB_MISC basilix mysql.class access
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Code:
p1395
Severity: Warning
Description:
This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a known
vulnerability in the Basilix webmail PHP script.
An attacker can access mysql.class file to obtain MySQL login and use it
for further attacks.
Impact:
Serious. Password disclosure which can lead to further system
compromise.
authenticate directly to a mysql database. Many Sun Cobalt Linux servers use Basilix webmail
Corrective:
Update Basilix script (www.basilix.org)
Check files which contain php code for a suffix that might be rendered in plaintext by the web server.
Workaround - register .class the same way that the extensions .php, .php3 or.php4 are registered in the web server configuration file.
Note: .class is usually used by java applets
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