CVE-2007-4538
First published: Mon Aug 27 2007(Updated: )
email_in.pl in Bugzilla 2.23.4 through 3.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the -f (From address) option to the Email::Send::Sendmail function, probably involving shell metacharacters.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Bugzilla | =3.0.0 | |
| Mozilla Bugzilla | =2.23.4 | |
| Mozilla Bugzilla | =2.6 | |
| Mozilla Bugzilla | =2.4 | |
| Mozilla Bugzilla | =2.8 | |
| Mozilla Bugzilla | =2.9 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=386860
- http://www.bugzilla.org/security/2.20.4/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25425
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26584
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200709-18.xml
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018604
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26971
- http://osvdb.org/37203
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2977
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36243
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/477630/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4538?
CVE-2007-4538 has a high severity level due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4538?
To fix CVE-2007-4538, upgrade Bugzilla to version 3.0.1 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of Bugzilla are affected by CVE-2007-4538?
Bugzilla versions 2.23.4 through 3.0.0 are affected by CVE-2007-4538.
Can CVE-2007-4538 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-4538 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted email requests.
What types of attacks can CVE-2007-4538 enable?
CVE-2007-4538 can enable attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands on the affected system.
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- collector/nvd-index
- agent/type
- agent/remedy
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/author
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/references
- agent/tags
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/source
- vendor/mozilla
- canonical/mozilla bugzilla
- version/mozilla bugzilla/3.0.0
- version/mozilla bugzilla/2.23.4
- version/mozilla bugzilla/2.6
- version/mozilla bugzilla/2.4
- version/mozilla bugzilla/2.8
- version/mozilla bugzilla/2.9