Vulnerability Description
The hook_process function in the plugin API for WeeChat 0.3.0 through 0.3.9.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a command from a plugin, related to "shell expansion."
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Flashtux | Weechat | 0.3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/gitweb/?p=weechat.git%3Ba=commitdiff_plain%3Bh=efb79
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-November/093260.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-November/093495.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-November/093516.h
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-01/msg00018.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-11/msg00087.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51294Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51377
- http://weechat.org/security/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:136
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/19/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56584
- https://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/?37764
- https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Support/Advisories/MGASA-2012-0347
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/gitweb/?p=weechat.git%3Ba=commitdiff_plain%3Bh=efb79
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5534?
CVE-2012-5534 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The hook_process function in the plugin API for WeeChat 0.3.0 through 0.3.9.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a command from a plugin, related to "she...
How severe is CVE-2012-5534?
CVE-2012-5534 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-5534?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Flashtux Weechat.