Vulnerability Description
Mahara 1.4.x before 1.4.5 and 1.5.x before 1.5.4 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary programs by modifying the path to clamav. NOTE: this can be exploited without authentication by leveraging CVE-2012-2243.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mahara | Mahara | 1.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2591
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/mahara/+bug/1057238
- https://mahara.org/interaction/forum/topic.php?id=4936PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2591
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/mahara/+bug/1057238
- https://mahara.org/interaction/forum/topic.php?id=4936PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2244?
CVE-2012-2244 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.0 (MEDIUM). Mahara 1.4.x before 1.4.5 and 1.5.x before 1.5.4 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary programs by modifying the path to clamav. NOTE: this can be exploited without authenti...
How severe is CVE-2012-2244?
CVE-2012-2244 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2244?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mahara Mahara.