CVE-2008-6954: Code Injection
First published: Wed Aug 12 2009(Updated: )
The web interface (CobblerWeb) in Cobbler before 1.2.9 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary Python code in cobblerd by editing a Cheetah kickstart template to import arbitrary Python modules.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =1.0.2 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =1.2.0 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =0.2.3 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =1.2.2 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =0.2.7 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =0.3.5 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =0.3.0 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =1.2.6 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =0.4.0 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =1.2.3 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =0.4.3 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =0.8.1 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =0.2.5 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =0.8.3 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =1.0.2-1 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =0.3.7 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | <=1.2.8 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =0.6.4 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =0.4.6 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =0.2.1 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =0.4.7 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =0.6.5 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =0.6.1 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =1.2.5 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =0.1.1.7 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =0.3.9 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =0.4.2 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =1.0.3-1 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =1.0.0 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =0.5.0 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =0.6.0 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =0.3.4 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =0.2.8 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =1.2.7 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =0.2.2 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =0.4.8 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =0.6.3 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =0.3.1 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =0.2.9 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =0.3.3 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =0.4.5 | |
| Michael Dehaan Cobbler | =0.3.6 | |
| pip/cobbler | <1.2.9 | 1.2.9 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32317
- http://freshmeat.net/projects/cobbler/releases/288374
- http://osvdb.org/50291
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32737
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32804
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-November/msg00485.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-November/msg00462.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46625
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-6954
- https://web.archive.org/web/20111227125913/http://secunia.com/advisories/32804
- https://web.archive.org/web/20111227151912/http://secunia.com/advisories/32737
- https://web.archive.org/web/20200228143518/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32317
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-p8w2-f44p-fmcj (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-6954?
CVE-2008-6954 has a medium severity rating due to its ability to execute arbitrary Python code by remote authenticated users.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6954?
To fix CVE-2008-6954, upgrade Cobbler to version 1.2.9 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2008-6954?
CVE-2008-6954 affects Cobbler versions prior to 1.2.9, including 1.0.2, 1.2.0, 1.2.6, and other earlier releases.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-6954?
Users of Cobbler versions prior to 1.2.9 who have remote authenticated access are affected by CVE-2008-6954.
What is the exploit method for CVE-2008-6954?
CVE-2008-6954 can be exploited by editing a Cheetah kickstart template in the CobblerWeb interface to import arbitrary Python modules.
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