CVE-2008-4641: Input Validation
First published: Tue Oct 21 2008(Updated: )
The DoCommand function in jhead.c in Matthias Wandel jhead 2.84 and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in unspecified input.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Jhead | <=2.82 | |
| Jhead | =1.2 | |
| Jhead | =1.3 | |
| Jhead | =1.4 | |
| Jhead | =1.5 | |
| Jhead | =1.6 | |
| Jhead | =1.7 | |
| Jhead | =1.8 | |
| Jhead | =1.9 | |
| Jhead | =2.0 | |
| Jhead | =2.1 | |
| Jhead | =2.2 | |
| Jhead | =2.3 | |
| Jhead | =2.4 | |
| Jhead | =2.4-1 | |
| Jhead | =2.4-2 | |
| Jhead | =2.5 | |
| Jhead | =2.6 | |
| Jhead | =2.7 | |
| Jhead | =2.8 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/15/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/15/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/16/3
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/jhead/+bug/271020
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31921
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/26/4
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4641?
CVE-2008-4641 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4641?
To fix CVE-2008-4641, upgrade to a version of jhead later than 2.84, as earlier versions are affected.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-4641?
CVE-2008-4641 is a command injection vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Which versions of jhead are affected by CVE-2008-4641?
CVE-2008-4641 affects jhead versions 2.84 and earlier, including several specific versions up to 2.8.
Can CVE-2008-4641 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-4641 can be exploited remotely if the vulnerable software is exposed to untrusted input.
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