CVE-2011-1018
Description
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.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
Logwatch Log File - Special Characters Privilege Escalation
OS impact
Debian Fixed 5 releases
| Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| trixie | Fixed | 7.3.6.cvs20090906-2 |
| sid | Fixed | 7.3.6.cvs20090906-2 |
| forky | Fixed | 7.3.6.cvs20090906-2 |
| bullseye | Fixed | 7.3.6.cvs20090906-2 |
| bookworm | Fixed | 7.3.6.cvs20090906-2 |
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| logwatch | logwatch | 7.3.6 | |
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-March/055579.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-March/055585.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-March/055617.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-04/msg00000.html
- http://logwatch.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/logwatch/scripts/logwatch.pl?r1=3&r2=26&pathrev=26
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43356
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43495
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43622
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43644
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43734
- http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?thread_name=4D604843.7040303%40mblmail.net&forum_name=logwatch-devel
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&aid=3184223&group_id=312875&atid=1316824
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2182
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/24/13
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/24/15
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0324.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46554
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025165
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1078-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0533
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0581
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0596
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=680237
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-1018
CWEs
CWE-20
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.