CVE-2009-4648
First published: Fri Feb 19 2010(Updated: )
Accellion Secure File Transfer Appliance before 8_0_105 does not properly restrict access to sensitive commands and arguments that run with extra sudo privileges, which allows local administrators to gain privileges via (1) arbitrary arguments in the --file_move action in /usr/local/bin/admin.pl, or a hard link attack in (2) chmod or (3) a certain cp command.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Accellion File Transfer Appliance | =7_0_296 | |
| Accellion File Transfer Appliance | =7_0_178 | |
| Accellion File Transfer Appliance | =7_0_135 | |
| Accellion File Transfer Appliance | =7_0_259 | |
| Accellion File Transfer Appliance | =7_0_189 | |
| =7_0_135 | ||
| =7_0_178 | ||
| =7_0_189 | ||
| =7_0_259 | ||
| =7_0_296 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-4648?
CVE-2009-4648 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4648?
To fix CVE-2009-4648, update the Accellion Secure File Transfer Appliance to version 8_0_105 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2009-4648?
CVE-2009-4648 affects multiple versions of the Accellion Secure File Transfer Appliance prior to 8_0_105.
What kind of exploit is associated with CVE-2009-4648?
CVE-2009-4648 allows local administrators to execute arbitrary commands with elevated permissions.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-4648?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2009-4648; upgrading to the fixed version is recommended.
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