CVE-2009-4024: Code Injection
First published: Sat Nov 28 2009(Updated: )
Argument injection vulnerability in the ping function in Ping.php in the Net_Ping package before 2.4.5 for PEAR allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands via the host parameter. NOTE: this has also been reported as a shell metacharacter problem.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PHP PEAR | =2.3 | |
| PHP PEAR | =2.2 | |
| PHP PEAR | =2.4.3 | |
| PHP PEAR | <=2.4.4 | |
| PHP PEAR | =2.4.1 | |
| PHP PEAR | =1.0 | |
| PHP PEAR | =2.4.2 | |
| PHP PEAR | =2.1 | |
| PHP PEAR | =1.0.1 | |
| PHP PEAR | =2.4 | |
| PHP PEAR | =0.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://svn.php.net/viewvc/pear/packages/Net_Ping/trunk/Ping.php?r1=274728&r2=290669&pathrev=290669
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3320
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37451
- http://pear.php.net/package/Net_Ping/download/2.4.5
- http://pear.php.net/advisory20091114-01.txt
- http://blog.pear.php.net/2009/11/14/net_traceroute-and-net_ping-security-advisory/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37093
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-November/msg01130.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-November/msg01152.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37502
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-November/msg01044.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1949
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54390
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-4024?
CVE-2009-4024 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for remote command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4024?
To fix CVE-2009-4024, upgrade to Net_Ping version 2.4.5 or later.
What types of attacks can be performed using CVE-2009-4024?
CVE-2009-4024 allows attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands through the host parameter.
Which versions of Net_Ping are affected by CVE-2009-4024?
CVE-2009-4024 affects Net_Ping versions prior to 2.4.5, including versions 1.0 through 2.4.4.
What is the impact of CVE-2009-4024 on system security?
The impact of CVE-2009-4024 on system security includes the risk of unauthorized command execution, potentially compromising the system.
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