OSVDB ID: 25284

Title: AWStats migrate Variable Arbitrary Command Execution

Info

Disclosure

May 05, 2006

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

AWStats contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to execute arbitrary commands via the "|" pipe character. The issue is triggered due to improper sanitization to the 'migrate' variable before being used in an "open()" call. It is possible that the flaw may allow arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Solution: Upgrade, Third-Party Solution
Exploit: Exploit Public, Exploit Commercial
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified, Vendor Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 6.6 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

AWStats

AWStats

6,5
6.4

References

Credit

  • Hendrik Weimer - hendrikenyo.de -


Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/25284