CVE-2010-1645: Input Validation
Cacti before 0.8.7f, as used in Red Hat High Performance Computing (HPC) Solution and other products, allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in (1) the FQDN field of a Device or (2) the Vertical Label field of a Graph Template.
Other sources
Multiple input sanitization flaws were discovered in cacti. Authenticated cacti administrator could use these flaws to run shell commands with web server privileges.
Note: cacti administrator is always allowed to run commands as cacti user.
References: http://www.bonsai-sec.com/en/research/vulnerabilities/cacti-os-command-injection-0105.php http://www.cacti.net/releasenotes087f.php
Upstream commits: http://svn.cacti.net/viewvc?view=rev&revision=5778 http://svn.cacti.net/viewvc?view=rev&revision=5782 http://svn.cacti.net/viewvc?view=rev&revision=5784
See also bug #595289 for some related discussion.
— Red Hat
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Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-1645?
CVE-2010-1645 is classified as medium severity due to its potential for remote command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1645?
To fix CVE-2010-1645, upgrade to Cacti version 0.8.7f or later.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1645?
CVE-2010-1645 affects multiple versions of Cacti, specifically versions prior to 0.8.7f.
Can CVE-2010-1645 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2010-1645 can be exploited remotely by authenticated administrators.
What are the input vectors for CVE-2010-1645?
The input vectors for CVE-2010-1645 are the FQDN field of a Device and the Vertical Label field of a Graph Template.