CVE-2008-6936: Code Injection
Published Aug 11, 2009
·Updated
Argument injection vulnerability in Exodus 0.10 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary command line arguments, overwrite arbitrary files, and cause a denial of service via encoded spaces in a pres:// URI, a different vector than CVE-2008-6935.
Affected Software
1 affected component
jabber Exodus=0.10
Event History
Aug 11, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:25 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-6936?
CVE-2008-6936 has a medium severity rating as it allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary commands.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-6936?
To fix CVE-2008-6936, update to a newer version of Exodus that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2008-6936?
CVE-2008-6936 affects users of Exodus version 0.10.
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What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2008-6936?
Exploiting CVE-2008-6936 can lead to file overwrites and denial of service.
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How does CVE-2008-6936 work?
CVE-2008-6936 operates by allowing encoded spaces in pres:// URIs to inject commands into the application.