Vulnerability Description
file/show.cgi in Webmin 1.590 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via an invalid character in a pathname, as demonstrated by a | (pipe) character.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gentoo | Webmin | <= 1.590 |
References
- http://americaninfosec.com/research/index.html
- http://www.americaninfosec.com/research/dossiers/AISG-12-001.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/1f1411fe7404ec3ac03e803cfa7e01515e71a213ExploitPatch
- http://americaninfosec.com/research/index.html
- http://www.americaninfosec.com/research/dossiers/AISG-12-001.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/1f1411fe7404ec3ac03e803cfa7e01515e71a213ExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2982?
CVE-2012-2982 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). file/show.cgi in Webmin 1.590 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via an invalid character in a pathname, as demonstrated by a | (pipe) character.
How severe is CVE-2012-2982?
CVE-2012-2982 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2982?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gentoo Webmin.