CVE-2010-3752: OS Command Injection

Published Oct 5, 2010
·
Updated

programs/pluto/xauth.c in the client in Openswan 2.6.25 through 2.6.28 allows remote authenticated gateways to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in (1) ciscodnsinfo or (2) ciscodomaininfo data in a packet, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-3302.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Xelerance Openswan=2.6.25
Xelerance Openswan=2.6.26
Xelerance Openswan=2.6.27
Xelerance Openswan=2.6.28

Event History

Oct 5, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-3752?

CVE-2010-3752 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-3752?

To fix CVE-2010-3752, upgrade OpenSWAN to a version higher than 2.6.28 where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2010-3752?

CVE-2010-3752 affects OpenSWAN versions 2.6.25 through 2.6.28.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2010-3752 enable?

CVE-2010-3752 enables attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the vulnerable system via crafted packets.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2010-3752?

Yes, CVE-2010-3752 requires the attacker to have a remote authenticated gateway to exploit the vulnerability.

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