CWE
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CVE-2009-3236

First published: Thu Sep 17 2009(Updated: )

The form library in Horde Application Framework 3.2 before 3.2.5 and 3.3 before 3.3.5; Groupware 1.1 before 1.1.6 and 1.2 before 1.2.4; and Groupware Webmail Edition 1.1 before 1.1.6 and 1.2 before 1.2.4; reuses temporary filenames during the upload process which allows remote attackers, with privileges to write to the address book, to overwrite arbitrary files and execute PHP code via crafted Horde_Form_Type_image form field elements.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Horde Horde application framework=3.2
Horde Horde application framework=3.2.1
Horde Horde application framework=3.2.2
Horde Horde application framework=3.2.3
Horde Horde application framework=3.2.4
Horde Horde application framework=3.3
Horde Horde application framework=3.3.1
Horde Horde application framework=3.3.2
Horde Horde application framework=3.3.3
Horde Horde application framework=3.3.4
Horde Groupware Webmail Edition=1.1
Horde Groupware Webmail Edition=1.1.1
Horde Groupware Webmail Edition=1.1.2
Horde Groupware Webmail Edition=1.1.3
Horde Groupware Webmail Edition=1.1.4
Horde Groupware Webmail Edition=1.1.5
Horde Groupware Webmail Edition=1.2
Horde Groupware Webmail Edition=1.2-rc1
Horde Groupware Webmail Edition=1.2.1
Horde Groupware Webmail Edition=1.2.2
Horde Groupware Webmail Edition=1.2.3
Horde Groupware Webmail Edition=1.1-rc1
Horde Groupware Webmail Edition=1.1-rc2
Horde Groupware Webmail Edition=1.1-rc3
Horde Groupware Webmail Edition=1.1-rc4
Horde Groupware Webmail Edition=1.2.3-rc1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-3236?

    CVE-2009-3236 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its impact on file upload processes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-3236?

    To fix CVE-2009-3236, update your Horde Application Framework and Groupware to version 3.2.5, 3.3.5, 1.1.6, or 1.2.4 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2009-3236?

    CVE-2009-3236 affects Horde Application Framework versions 3.2.x and 3.3.x, along with Groupware versions 1.1.x and 1.2.x.

  • What type of attack can exploit CVE-2009-3236?

    CVE-2009-3236 can be exploited by remote attackers through the reuse of temporary filenames during file uploads.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2009-3236?

    Yes, a patch is available in the form of upgrades to the specified versions of affected Horde software.

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