CVE-2017-7692: Input Validation
First published: Thu Apr 20 2017(Updated: )
SquirrelMail 1.4.22 (and other versions before 20170427_0200-SVN) allows post-authentication remote code execution via a sendmail.cf file that is mishandled in a popen call. It's possible to exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary shell commands on the remote server. The problem is in the Deliver_SendMail.class.php with the initStream function that uses escapeshellcmd() to sanitize the sendmail command before executing it. The use of escapeshellcmd() is not correct in this case since it doesn't escape whitespaces, allowing the injection of arbitrary command parameters. The problem is in -f$envelopefrom within the sendmail command line. Hence, if the target server uses sendmail and SquirrelMail is configured to use it as a command-line program, it's possible to trick sendmail into using an attacker-provided configuration file that triggers the execution of an arbitrary command. For exploitation, the attacker must upload a sendmail.cf file as an email attachment, and inject the sendmail.cf filename with the -C option within the "Options > Personal Informations > Email Address" setting.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SquirrelMail | =1.4.22 |
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Reference Links
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/04/19/6
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/04/27/1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3852
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98067
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038312
- https://legalhackers.com/advisories/SquirrelMail-Exploit-Remote-Code-Exec-CVE-2017-7692-Vuln.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-13
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41910/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7692?
CVE-2017-7692 has a critical severity rating due to the possibility of post-authentication remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7692?
To fix CVE-2017-7692, upgrade SquirrelMail to version 1.4.22 or later, ensuring you apply any available patches.
What versions of SquirrelMail are vulnerable to CVE-2017-7692?
SquirrelMail versions before 20170427_0200-SVN, including 1.4.22, are vulnerable to CVE-2017-7692.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-7692?
CVE-2017-7692 can be exploited to execute arbitrary shell commands on the remote server after authentication.
Is CVE-2017-7692 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2017-7692 affects SquirrelMail software regardless of the underlying operating system, as long as it is running an affected version.
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