CVE-2016-4338: SQL Injection
First published: Mon Jan 23 2017(Updated: )
The mysql user parameter configuration script (userparameter_mysql.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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Zabbix Server | =2.0.0 | |
| Zabbix Server | =2.0.1 | |
| Zabbix Server | =2.0.2 | |
| Zabbix Server | =2.0.3 | |
| Zabbix Server | =2.0.4 | |
| Zabbix Server | =2.0.5 | |
| Zabbix Server | =2.0.6 | |
| Zabbix Server | =2.0.7 | |
| Zabbix Server | =2.0.8 | |
| Zabbix Server | =2.0.9 | |
| Zabbix Server | =2.0.10 | |
| Zabbix Server | =2.0.11 | |
| Zabbix Server | =2.0.12 | |
| Zabbix Server | =2.0.13 | |
| Zabbix Server | =2.0.14 | |
| Zabbix Server | =2.0.15 | |
| Zabbix Server | =2.0.16 | |
| Zabbix Server | =2.0.17 | |
| Zabbix Server | =2.2.0 | |
| Zabbix Server | =2.2.1 | |
| Zabbix Server | =2.2.2 | |
| Zabbix Server | =2.2.3 | |
| Zabbix Server | =2.2.4 | |
| Zabbix Server | =2.2.5 | |
| Zabbix Server | =2.2.6 | |
| Zabbix Server | =2.2.7 | |
| Zabbix Server | =2.2.8 | |
| Zabbix Server | =2.2.9 | |
| Zabbix Server | =2.2.10 | |
| Zabbix Server | =2.2.11 | |
| Zabbix Server | =2.2.12 | |
| Zabbix Server | =3.0.0 | |
| Zabbix Server | =3.0.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136898/Zabbix-Agent-3.0.1-mysql.size-Shell-Command-Injection.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/May/9
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538258/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/89631
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-42
- https://support.zabbix.com/browse/ZBX-10741
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39769/
- https://www.zabbix.com/documentation/2.0/manual/introduction/whatsnew2018#miscellaneous_improvements
- https://www.zabbix.com/documentation/2.2/manual/introduction/whatsnew2213#miscellaneous_improvements
- https://www.zabbix.com/documentation/3.0/manual/introduction/whatsnew303#miscellaneous_improvements
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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