Vulnerability Description
The DoCommand function in jhead.c in Matthias Wandel jhead 2.84 and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in unspecified input.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sentex | Jhead | <= 2.82 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/15/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/15/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/16/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/26/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31921
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/jhead/+bug/271020
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/15/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/15/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/16/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/26/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31921
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/jhead/+bug/271020
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4641?
CVE-2008-4641 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). The DoCommand function in jhead.c in Matthias Wandel jhead 2.84 and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in unspecified input.
How severe is CVE-2008-4641?
CVE-2008-4641 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4641?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sentex Jhead.