CVE-2016-4338: SQL Injection

Published Jan 23, 2017
·
Updated

The mysql user parameter configuration script (userparametermysql.conf) in the agent in Zabbix before 2.0.18, 2.2.x before 2.2.13, and 3.0.x before 3.0.3, when used with a shell other than bash, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code or SQL commands via the mysql.size parameter.

Affected Software

33 affected components
Zabbix Zabbix=2.0.0
Zabbix Zabbix=2.0.1
Zabbix Zabbix=2.0.2
Zabbix Zabbix=2.0.3
Zabbix Zabbix=2.0.4
Zabbix Zabbix=2.0.5
Zabbix Zabbix=2.0.6
Zabbix Zabbix=2.0.7
Zabbix Zabbix=2.0.8
Zabbix Zabbix=2.0.9
Zabbix Zabbix=2.0.10
Zabbix Zabbix=2.0.11
Zabbix Zabbix=2.0.12
Zabbix Zabbix=2.0.13
Zabbix Zabbix=2.0.14
Zabbix Zabbix=2.0.15
Zabbix Zabbix=2.0.16
Zabbix Zabbix=2.0.17
Zabbix Zabbix=2.2.0
Zabbix Zabbix=2.2.1
Zabbix Zabbix=2.2.2
Zabbix Zabbix=2.2.3
Zabbix Zabbix=2.2.4
Zabbix Zabbix=2.2.5
Zabbix Zabbix=2.2.6
Zabbix Zabbix=2.2.7
Zabbix Zabbix=2.2.8
Zabbix Zabbix=2.2.9
Zabbix Zabbix=2.2.10
Zabbix Zabbix=2.2.11
Zabbix Zabbix=2.2.12
Zabbix Zabbix=3.0.0
Zabbix Zabbix=3.0.2

Event History

Jan 23, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4338?

CVE-2016-4338 is considered a high-severity vulnerability that allows arbitrary code execution through improper handling of the mysql.size parameter.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-4338?

To fix CVE-2016-4338, upgrade to Zabbix version 2.0.18, 2.2.13, or 3.0.3 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.

3

What versions of Zabbix are affected by CVE-2016-4338?

CVE-2016-4338 affects Zabbix versions before 2.0.18, 2.2.x before 2.2.13, and 3.0.x before 3.0.3.

4

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2016-4338?

CVE-2016-4338 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code or SQL commands via the mysql.size parameter.

5

Is CVE-2016-4338 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2016-4338 is primarily a local vulnerability as it requires access to the vulnerable Zabbix agent configuration.

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