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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Gentoo Local Security Checks >> [GLSA-200611-17] fvwm: fvwm-menu-directory fvwm command injection Vulnerability Assessment Details
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[GLSA-200611-17] fvwm: fvwm-menu-directory fvwm command injection |
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fvwm: fvwm-menu-directory fvwm command injection Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200611-17 (fvwm: fvwm-menu-directory fvwm command injection) Tavis Ormandy of the Gentoo Linux Security Audit Team discovered that fvwm-menu-directory does not sufficiently sanitise directory names prior to generating menus. Impact A local attacker who can convince an fvwm-menu-directory user to browse a directory they control could cause fvwm commands to be executed with the rights of the fvwm user. Fvwm commands can be used to execute arbitrary shell commands. Workaround There is no known workaround at this time. References: http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2006-5969 Solution: All fvwm users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=x11-wm/fvwm-2.5.18-r1" Network Security Threat Level: Medium Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: (C) 2006 Michel Arboi |
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