CVE-2010-2445: OS Command Injection

Published Jul 7, 2010
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Updated

freeciv 2.2 before 2.2.1 and 2.3 before 2.3.0 allows attackers to read arbitrary files or execute arbitrary commands via a scenario that contains Lua functionality, related to the (1) os, (2) io, (3) package, (4) dofile, (5) loadfile, (6) loadlib, (7) module, and (8) require modules or functions.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Freeciv Freeciv=2.2.0-beta1
Freeciv Freeciv=2.3.0-dev
Freeciv Freeciv=2.2.0
Freeciv Freeciv=2.2.0-rc1
Freeciv Freeciv=2.2.0-beta3
Freeciv Freeciv=2.2.0-beta2

Remediation

Event History

Jul 7, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-2445?

CVE-2010-2445 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow attackers to read arbitrary files and execute commands.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-2445?

To fix CVE-2010-2445, upgrade Freeciv to version 2.2.1 or 2.3.0 or later.

3

What versions of Freeciv are affected by CVE-2010-2445?

Freeciv versions 2.2.0 and 2.3.0 dev versions before their respective updates are affected by CVE-2010-2445.

4

Can CVE-2010-2445 allow remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2010-2445 can potentially enable remote code execution due to the exploitable Lua functionality.

5

What types of attacks can be performed using CVE-2010-2445?

Attackers can leverage CVE-2010-2445 to read arbitrary files or execute arbitrary commands through crafted scenarios.

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