CVE-2008-7313: Command Injection

Published Jul 3, 2014
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Updated

CVE-2008-4796 describes a command execution flaw in the Snoopy library. A similar fix exists for headers:

http://snoopy.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/snoopy/Snoopy/Snoopy.class.php?view=log#rev1.27

The header fix has been assigned CVE-2008-7313 (as an incomplete fix for CVE-2008-4796).

It was later reported that the CVE-2008-4796 fix was incomplete and command execution was still possible:

http://mstrokin.com/sec/feed2js-magpierss-0day-vulnerability-not-really-it-is-actually-cve-2005-3330-cve-2008-4796/

And fixed with the following:

http://snoopy.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/snoopy/Snoopy/Snoopy.class.php?view=log#rev1.28

This has been assigned CVE-2014-5008 (as an incomplete fix for CVE-2008-4796).

However, the CVE-2014-5008 fix was also incomplete:

https://github.com/cogdog/feed2js/pull/12#issuecomment-48283706

This was fixed with the following:

http://snoopy.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/snoopy/Snoopy/Snoopy.class.php?view=log#rev1.29

And assigned CVE-2014-5009 (as an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-5008).

References:

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/09/11

Other sources

The httpsrequest function in Snoopy allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. NOTE: this issue exists dues to an incomplete fix for CVE-2008-4796.

Red Hat

Various command-execution flaws were found in the Snoopy library included with Nagios. These flaws allowed remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by manipulating Nagios HTTP headers.

Red Hat

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/nagios<0:3.5.1-9.el6
0:3.5.1-9.el6
redhat/nagios<0:3.5.1-9.el7
0:3.5.1-9.el7
Snoopy Snoopy
redhat Openstack=5.0
redhat Openstack=6.0
Nagios Nagios<=4.2.3

Event History

Jul 3, 2014
CVE Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Jul 21, 2014
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:11 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 31, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-7313?

CVE-2008-7313 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-7313?

To fix CVE-2008-7313, upgrade the affected software packages, such as Nagios, to a version that includes the security patch for this vulnerability.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-7313?

CVE-2008-7313 affects specific versions of Nagios, particularly 0:3.5.1-9.el6 and 0:3.5.1-9.el7, as well as some versions of the Snoopy library.

4

What software is impacted by CVE-2008-7313?

CVE-2008-7313 impacts Nagios versions up to 4.2.3 and various versions of the Snoopy library.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2008-7313?

Yes, CVE-2008-7313 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands, highlighting its severity.

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