Vulnerability Description
The mysql user parameter configuration script (userparameter_mysql.conf) in the agent in Zabbix before 2.0.18, 2.2.x before 2.2.13, and 3.0.x before 3.0.3, when used with a shell other than bash, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code or SQL commands via the mysql.size parameter.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Zabbix | Zabbix | 2.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136898/Zabbix-Agent-3.0.1-mysql.size-Shell-ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/May/9ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538258/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/89631Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-42Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.zabbix.com/browse/ZBX-10741ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39769/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.zabbix.com/documentation/2.0/manual/introduction/whatsnew2018#miscelVendor Advisory
- https://www.zabbix.com/documentation/2.2/manual/introduction/whatsnew2213#miscelVendor Advisory
- https://www.zabbix.com/documentation/3.0/manual/introduction/whatsnew303#miscellVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136898/Zabbix-Agent-3.0.1-mysql.size-Shell-ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/May/9ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538258/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/89631Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-42Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4338?
CVE-2016-4338 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). The mysql user parameter configuration script (userparameter_mysql.conf) in the agent in Zabbix before 2.0.18, 2.2.x before 2.2.13, and 3.0.x before 3.0.3, when used with a shell other than bash, allo...
How severe is CVE-2016-4338?
CVE-2016-4338 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4338?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Zabbix Zabbix.