CVE-2009-4023: Code Injection

Published Nov 28, 2009
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Updated

Argument injection vulnerability in the sendmail implementation of the Mail::Send method (Mail/sendmail.php) in the Mail package 1.1.14 for PEAR allows remote attackers to read and write arbitrary files via a crafted $from parameter, a different vector than CVE-2009-4111.

Affected Software

1 affected component
PEAR PEAR=1.1.14

Event History

Nov 28, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-4023?

CVE-2009-4023 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to read and write arbitrary files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-4023?

To fix CVE-2009-4023, it is recommended to upgrade the Mail package to version 1.1.15 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of attacks can be executed using CVE-2009-4023?

CVE-2009-4023 allows attackers to exploit the argument injection vulnerability to perform unauthorized file read and write operations.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2009-4023?

CVE-2009-4023 affects the Mail package version 1.1.14 for PEAR.

5

What is the root cause of CVE-2009-4023?

The root cause of CVE-2009-4023 lies in the insecure handling of the $from parameter in the sendmail implementation of the Mail::Send method.

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