Vulnerability Description
The map_yp_alias function in functions/imap_general.php in SquirrelMail before 1.4.19-1 on Debian GNU/Linux, and possibly other operating systems and versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a username string that is used by the ypmatch program. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2009-1579.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Squirrelmail | Imap General.Php | 1.2.2 |
| Squirrelmail | Squirrelmail | 1.2.5 |
| Squirrelmail | Squirrelmail1.4.19-1 | All versions |
References
- http://release.debian.org/proposed-updates/stable_diffs/squirrelmail_1.4.15-4+leExploitVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35140Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1802Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:122
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/503718/100/0/threaded
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-May/msg01195.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-May/msg01202.html
- http://release.debian.org/proposed-updates/stable_diffs/squirrelmail_1.4.15-4+leExploitVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35140Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1802Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:122
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/503718/100/0/threaded
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-May/msg01195.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-May/msg01202.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1381?
CVE-2009-1381 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The map_yp_alias function in functions/imap_general.php in SquirrelMail before 1.4.19-1 on Debian GNU/Linux, and possibly other operating systems and versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbit...
How severe is CVE-2009-1381?
CVE-2009-1381 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1381?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Squirrelmail Imap General.Php, Squirrelmail Squirrelmail, Squirrelmail Squirrelmail1.4.19-1.