CVE-2008-1214: Code Injection

Published Mar 8, 2008
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Updated

MRcgi/MRProcessIncomingForms.pl in Numara FootPrints 8.1 on Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the PROJECTNUM parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Numara FootPrints=8.1

Event History

Mar 8, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
12:44 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1214?

CVE-2008-1214 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-1214?

To fix CVE-2008-1214, upgrade to a patched version of Numara FootPrints beyond version 8.1.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2008-1214?

CVE-2008-1214 specifically affects the Numara FootPrints version 8.1 on Linux systems.

4

How can attackers exploit CVE-2008-1214?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2008-1214 by sending specially crafted requests with shell metacharacters in the PROJECTNUM parameter.

5

Are there known exploits for CVE-2008-1214?

Yes, there are reports indicating that CVE-2008-1214 can be exploited remotely without authentication.

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