Vulnerability Description
Webmin 1.590 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary Perl code via a crafted file associated with the type (aka monitor type name) parameter.
CVSS Score
6.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gentoo | Webmin | <= 1.590 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://americaninfosec.com/research/index.html
- http://www.americaninfosec.com/research/dossiers/AISG-12-000.pdf
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/788478PatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027507
- http://www.xerox.com/download/security/security-bulletin/16287-4d6b7b0c81f7b/cer
- https://github.com/webmin/webmin/commit/ed7365064c189b8f136a9f952062249167d1bd9ePatch
- http://americaninfosec.com/research/index.html
- http://www.americaninfosec.com/research/dossiers/AISG-12-000.pdf
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/788478PatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027507
- http://www.xerox.com/download/security/security-bulletin/16287-4d6b7b0c81f7b/cer
- https://github.com/webmin/webmin/commit/ed7365064c189b8f136a9f952062249167d1bd9ePatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2981?
CVE-2012-2981 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.0 (MEDIUM). Webmin 1.590 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary Perl code via a crafted file associated with the type (aka monitor type name) parameter.
How severe is CVE-2012-2981?
CVE-2012-2981 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-2012-2981?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gentoo Webmin.