CVE-2008-5718: OS Command Injection
First published: Fri 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Reference Links
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=648189
- http://osvdb.org/50824
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33227
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/13/3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33548
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1705
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32925
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34484
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-March/msg00962.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-March/msg00966.html
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5718?
To fix CVE-2008-5718, upgrade to Netatalk version 2.0.4-beta2 or later.
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.
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.
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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- version/netatalk/1.5.0
- version/netatalk/1.5.1
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- version/netatalk/1.5.2
- version/netatalk/1.5.3.1
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- version/netatalk/1.5pre3
- version/netatalk/1.5pre4
- version/netatalk/1.5pre5
- version/netatalk/1.5pre6
- version/netatalk/1.5pre7
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- version/netatalk/1.6.0
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- version/netatalk/2.0.2