gsd-2011-1018
Vulnerability from gsd
Modified
2023-12-13 01:19
Details
logwatch.pl in Logwatch 7.3.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a log file name, as demonstrated via a crafted username to a Samba server.
Aliases
Aliases
CVE-2011-1018


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            "accessVector": "NETWORK",
            "authentication": "NONE",
            "availabilityImpact": "COMPLETE",
            "baseScore": 10.0,
            "confidentialityImpact": "COMPLETE",
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            "vectorString": "AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C",
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          "obtainAllPrivilege": false,
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      },
      "lastModifiedDate": "2023-02-13T03:23Z",
      "publishedDate": "2011-02-25T19:00Z"
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}


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