CVE-2009-4025: OS Command Injection
First published: Sat Nov 28 2009(Updated: )
Argument injection vulnerability in the traceroute function in Traceroute.php in the Net_Traceroute package before 0.21.2 for PEAR allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands via the host parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PHP PEAR | <=0.21.1 | |
| PHP PEAR | =0.11 | |
| PHP PEAR | =0.20 | |
| PHP PEAR | =0.21 |
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Reference Links
- http://pear.php.net/package/Net_Traceroute/download/0.21.2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37094
- http://pear.php.net/advisory20091114-01.txt
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/11/23/8
- http://blog.pear.php.net/2009/11/14/net_traceroute-and-net_ping-security-advisory/
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3321
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-November/msg00998.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-November/msg01110.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-November/msg01007.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200911-06.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37497
- http://osvdb.org/60515
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37503
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54391
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-4025?
CVE-2009-4025 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for remote command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4025?
To fix CVE-2009-4025, upgrade the Net_Traceroute package to version 0.21.2 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2009-4025?
CVE-2009-4025 affects Net_Traceroute versions prior to 0.21.2, including versions up to 0.21.1.
Can CVE-2009-4025 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-4025 can be exploited by remote attackers through the host parameter.
What is the main vulnerability of CVE-2009-4025?
The main vulnerability of CVE-2009-4025 is argument injection that allows arbitrary shell command execution.
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