CVE-2008-5718: OS Command Injection

Published Dec 26, 2008
·
Updated

The papd daemon in Netatalk before 2.0.4-beta2, when using certain variables in a pipe command for the print file, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a print request, as demonstrated using a crafted Title.

Affected Software

32 affected components
Netatalk<=2.0.3
Netatalk=1.4.99-0.20000927
Netatalk=1.4.99-0.20001108
Netatalk=1.5-rc1
Netatalk=1.5-rc2
Netatalk=1.5.0
Netatalk=1.5.1
Netatalk=1.5.1.1
Netatalk=1.5.2
Netatalk=1.5.3.1
Netatalk=1.5.5
Netatalk=1.5pre3
Netatalk=1.5pre4
Netatalk=1.5pre5
Netatalk=1.5pre6
Netatalk=1.5pre7
Netatalk=1.5pre8
Netatalk=1.6.0
Netatalk=1.6.1
Netatalk=1.6.2
Netatalk=1.6.3
Netatalk=1.6.4
Netatalk=1.6.4a
Netatalk=2.0-alpha1
Netatalk=2.0-alpha2
Netatalk=2.0-beta1
Netatalk=2.0-beta2
Netatalk=2.0-rc1
Netatalk=2.0-rc2
Netatalk=2.0.0
Netatalk=2.0.1
Netatalk=2.0.2

Event History

Dec 26, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:08 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5718?

CVE-2008-5718 has been assigned a moderate severity level due to its potential to allow remote command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-5718?

To fix CVE-2008-5718, upgrade to Netatalk version 2.0.4-beta2 or later.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2008-5718?

CVE-2008-5718 affects multiple versions of the Netatalk software, specifically versions prior to 2.0.4-beta2.

4

What can an attacker do by exploiting CVE-2008-5718?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2008-5718 can execute arbitrary commands on the affected system through crafted print requests.

5

Is CVE-2008-5718 specific to a certain version of Netatalk?

Yes, CVE-2008-5718 specifically affects Netatalk versions up to and including 2.0.3.

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