CVE-2011-1018

CVE Details

Release Date:2011-02-25
Impact:Important What is this?

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.

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NOTE: The following CVSS metrics and score provided are preliminary and subject to review.


CVSS v2 metrics

Base Score: 10.0
Vector String: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Version: 2.0
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Authentication: None
Confidentiality Impact: Complete
Integrity Impact: Complete
Availability Impact: Complete

Errata information


PlatformErrataRelease Date
Oracle Linux version 5 (logwatch)ELSA-2011-03242011-03-07
Oracle Linux version 6 (logwatch)ELSA-2011-03242011-03-07


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