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CVE-2012-2321: Input Validation

First published: Fri May 18 2012(Updated: )

The loopback plug-in in ConnMan before 0.85 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) host name or (2) domain name in a DHCP reply.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ConnMan<=0.84
ConnMan=0.1
ConnMan=0.2
ConnMan=0.3
ConnMan=0.4
ConnMan=0.5
ConnMan=0.6
ConnMan=0.7
ConnMan=0.8
ConnMan=0.9
ConnMan=0.10
ConnMan=0.11
ConnMan=0.12
ConnMan=0.13
ConnMan=0.14
ConnMan=0.15
ConnMan=0.16
ConnMan=0.17
ConnMan=0.18
ConnMan=0.19
ConnMan=0.20
ConnMan=0.21
ConnMan=0.22
ConnMan=0.23
ConnMan=0.24
ConnMan=0.25
ConnMan=0.26
ConnMan=0.27
ConnMan=0.28
ConnMan=0.29
ConnMan=0.30
ConnMan=0.31
ConnMan=0.32
ConnMan=0.33
ConnMan=0.34
ConnMan=0.35
ConnMan=0.36
ConnMan=0.37
ConnMan=0.38
ConnMan=0.39
ConnMan=0.40
ConnMan=0.41
ConnMan=0.42
ConnMan=0.43
ConnMan=0.44
ConnMan=0.45
ConnMan=0.46
ConnMan=0.47
ConnMan=0.48
ConnMan=0.49
ConnMan=0.50
ConnMan=0.51
ConnMan=0.52
ConnMan=0.53
ConnMan=0.54
ConnMan=0.55
ConnMan=0.56
ConnMan=0.57
ConnMan=0.58
ConnMan=0.59
ConnMan=0.60
ConnMan=0.61
ConnMan=0.62
ConnMan=0.63
ConnMan=0.64
ConnMan=0.65
ConnMan=0.66
ConnMan=0.67
ConnMan=0.68
ConnMan=0.69
ConnMan=0.70
ConnMan=0.71
ConnMan=0.72
ConnMan=0.73
ConnMan=0.74
ConnMan=0.75
ConnMan=0.76
ConnMan=0.77
ConnMan=0.78
ConnMan=0.79
ConnMan=0.80
ConnMan=0.81
ConnMan=0.82
ConnMan=0.83

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-2321?

    CVE-2012-2321 has a medium severity level, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-2321?

    To fix CVE-2012-2321, update ConnMan to version 0.85 or later.

  • Which versions of ConnMan are affected by CVE-2012-2321?

    ConnMan versions prior to 0.85, including all versions from 0.1 to 0.84, are affected by CVE-2012-2321.

  • What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2012-2321?

    CVE-2012-2321 can be exploited using shell metacharacters in DHCP replies to execute arbitrary commands on the system.

  • Is CVE-2012-2321 easy to exploit?

    Yes, CVE-2012-2321 is considered to be relatively easy to exploit given its reliance on DHCP interactions.

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