CVE-2009-4023: Code Injection
First published: Sat Nov 28 2009(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.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PHP PEAR | =1.1.14 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37081
- http://pear.php.net/bugs/bug.php?id=16200&edit=12&patch=quick-fix&revision=1241757412
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/11/23/8
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=294256
- http://svn.php.net/viewvc/pear/packages/Mail/trunk/Mail/sendmail.php?r1=243717&r2=280134
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3300
- http://pear.php.net/bugs/bug.php?id=16200
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37410
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37458
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1938
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-11/msg00001.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54362
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
Which software is affected by CVE-2009-4023?
CVE-2009-4023 affects the Mail package version 1.1.14 for PEAR.
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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