CVE-2012-3523: Command Injection

Published Nov 11, 2012
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Updated

The STARTTLS implementation in nnrpd in INN before 2.5.3 does not properly restrict I/O buffering, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to insert commands into encrypted sessions by sending a cleartext command that is processed after TLS is in place, related to a "plaintext command injection" attack, a similar issue to CVE-2011-0411.

Affected Software

17 affected components
ISC inn<=2.5.2
ISC inn=1.4
ISC inn=1.4sec
ISC inn=1.4sec2
ISC inn=1.4unoff3
ISC inn=1.4unoff4
ISC inn=1.5
ISC inn=1.5.1
ISC inn=1.7
ISC inn=1.7.2
ISC inn=2.0
ISC inn=2.1
ISC inn=2.2
ISC inn=2.2.1
ISC inn=2.2.2
ISC inn=2.2.3
ISC inn=2.4.0

Event History

Nov 11, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-3523?

CVE-2012-3523 has a medium severity rating that enables man-in-the-middle attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-3523?

To mitigate CVE-2012-3523, upgrade to INN version 2.5.3 or later.

3

Which versions of INN are affected by CVE-2012-3523?

CVE-2012-3523 affects INN versions before 2.5.3, including 1.4 and all prior 2.x versions.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2012-3523 allow?

CVE-2012-3523 allows attackers to perform plaintext command injection during encrypted sessions.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-3523 if I cannot upgrade?

A temporary workaround for CVE-2012-3523 is to limit the use of STARTTLS until an upgrade can be performed.

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