CVE-2009-4373: High severity AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management vulnerability

Published Dec 21, 2009
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Updated

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in repository/repositoryattachment.php in AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management (OSSIM) 2.1.5, and possibly other versions before 2.1.5-4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in ossiminstall/uploads/.

Affected Software

4 affected components
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=2.1.5-3
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=2.1.5-2
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=2.1.5-1
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=2.1.5

Event History

Dec 21, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-4373?

CVE-2009-4373 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-4373?

To remediate CVE-2009-4373, upgrade to AlienVault OSSIM version 2.1.5-4 or later, which patches the vulnerability.

3

Which versions of AlienVault OSSIM are affected by CVE-2009-4373?

CVE-2009-4373 affects AlienVault OSSIM versions 2.1.5-1, 2.1.5-2, and 2.1.5-3.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2009-4373?

CVE-2009-4373 is an unrestricted file upload vulnerability that enables the execution of arbitrary code by uploading malicious files.

5

Can CVE-2009-4373 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2009-4373 can be exploited remotely by an attacker without the need for local access.

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