7.5
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-3778

First published: Sun Jul 15 2007(Updated: )

The G/PGP (GPG) Plugin 2.0, and 2.1dev before 20060912, for Squirrelmail allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the messageSignedText parameter to the gpg_check_sign_pgp_mime function in gpg_hook_functions.php. NOTE: a parameter value can be set in the contents of an e-mail message.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SquirrelMail GPG Plugin=2.1_dev
SquirrelMail GPG Plugin=2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-3778?

    CVE-2007-3778 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-3778?

    To fix CVE-2007-3778, upgrade the GPG Plugin to version 2.1dev or later, ensuring it's patched against this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2007-3778?

    CVE-2007-3778 affects users of SquirrelMail GPG Plugin versions 2.0 and 2.1dev prior to September 12, 2006.

  • What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2007-3778?

    Exploiting CVE-2007-3778 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the server.

  • What components are involved in CVE-2007-3778?

    CVE-2007-3778 involves the gpg_check_sign_pgp_mime function in the gpg_hook_functions.php file.

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