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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 >> Gain a shell remotely >> Open WebMail vacation.pl Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability Assessment Details
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Open WebMail vacation.pl Arbitrary Command Execution |
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Checks for Arbitrary Command Execution flaw in Open WebMail's vacation.pl Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The target is running at least one instance of Open WebMail in which the vacation.pl component fails to sufficiently validate user input. This failure enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs on a target using the rights under which the web server operates. For further information, see : http://www.openwebmail.org/openwebmail/download/cert/advisories/SA-04:04.txt If safe_checks are disabled, Nessus attempts to create the file /tmp/nessus_openwebmail_vacation_input_validation on the target. Solution : Upgrade to Open WebMail version 2.32 20040629 or later. Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: 10637 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 George A. Theall |
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