CVE-2009-1381
Description
The map_yp_alias function in functions/imap_general.php in SquirrelMail before 1.4.19-1 on Debian GNU/Linux, and possibly other operating systems and versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a username string that is used by the ypmatch program. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2009-1579.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:MAccess ComplexityMedium
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:PIntegrityPartial
A:PAvailabilityPartial
Weaknesses
Affected Products
squirrelmail
oss-project
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
http://secunia.com/advisories/35140
secunia.com
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-May/msg01202.html
redhat.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/503718/100/0/threaded
securityfocus.com
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