CVE-2020-6581: Command Injection
First published: Mon Mar 16 2020(Updated: )
Nagios NRPE 3.2.1 has Insufficient Filtering because, for example, nasty_metachars interprets \n as the character \ and the character n (not as the \n newline sequence). This can cause command injection.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios Remote Plugin Executor | =3.2.1 | |
| Fedora | =32 |
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Reference Links
- https://herolab.usd.de/security-advisories/
- https://herolab.usd.de/security-advisories/usd-2020-0002/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/2DNGKXVDB43E3KQRA6W5QZT3Z46XZLQM/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/2DNGKXVDB43E3KQRA6W5QZT3Z46XZLQM/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-6581?
CVE-2020-6581 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for command injection.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6581?
To fix CVE-2020-6581, upgrade Nagios NRPE to version 3.2.2 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2020-6581?
CVE-2020-6581 affects Nagios Remote Plugin Executor version 3.2.1 and Fedora 32.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-6581?
CVE-2020-6581 is classified as a command injection vulnerability due to insufficient filtering.
Can CVE-2020-6581 lead to further exploits?
Yes, CVE-2020-6581 can lead to further exploits by giving attackers the ability to execute arbitrary commands.
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