Vulnerability Description
The map_yp_alias function in functions/imap_general.php in SquirrelMail before 1.4.18 and NaSMail before 1.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a username string that is used by the ypmatch program.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Squirrelmail | Squirrelmail | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://download.gna.org/nasmail/nasmail-1.7.zip
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Jun/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35052Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35073Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35140
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35259
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37415
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40220
- http://squirrelmail.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/squirrelmail/branches/SM-1_4-STABPatch
- http://squirrelmail.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/squirrelmail/branches/SM-1_4-STABPatch
- http://squirrelmail.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/squirrelmail?view=rev&revision=13Patch
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4188
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1802
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:110Patch
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1066.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1579?
CVE-2009-1579 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The map_yp_alias function in functions/imap_general.php in SquirrelMail before 1.4.18 and NaSMail before 1.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a usernam...
How severe is CVE-2009-1579?
CVE-2009-1579 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-2009-1579?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Squirrelmail Squirrelmail.