80344 : WebGlimpse webglimpse.cgi query Parameter Shell Metacharacter Arbitrary Command Execution
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2012-03-20

Description

WebGlimpse contains a flaw related to the webglimpse.cgi script failing to properly sanitize input passed via shell metacharacters in the query parameter. This may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Solution: Upgrade
Exploit: Exploit Private
Disclosure: Discovered in the Wild
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.20.0 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Internet WorkShop

WebGlimpse

2.18.8

References

Security Tracker: 1026825
CVE ID: 2012-1795 (see also: NVD)
CERT VU: 364363
Secunia Advisory ID: 48452

Credit

Kevin Perry

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 7.5
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2012-03-21 | Disagree?

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