REDHAT-BUG-1524783: Command Injection

Published Dec 12, 2017
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Updated

Escape sequence injection vulnerability in the filterparser.rb:filterstream function of Fluentd versions 0.12.29 through 0.12.40 may allow for unescaped arbitrary command injection to log files and terminal output.

Processing a specially crafted log may allow for arbitrary command exectuion on the device collecting logs.

References: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-10906 https://github.com/fluent/fluentd/blob/v0.12/CHANGELOG.md#bug-fixes https://github.com/fluent/fluentd/pull/1733 https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU95124098/index.html

Affected Software

1 affected component
Fluent Fluentd>=0.12.29<=0.12.40

Event History

Dec 12, 2017
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1524783?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1524783 is considered to be critical due to the potential for arbitrary command execution.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1524783?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1524783, upgrade Fluentd to a version later than 0.12.40.

3

What are the affected versions of Fluentd for REDHAT-BUG-1524783?

Fluentd versions 0.12.29 through 0.12.40 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1524783.

4

What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-1524783?

REDHAT-BUG-1524783 is an escape sequence injection vulnerability.

5

What can an attacker achieve with REDHAT-BUG-1524783?

An attacker can achieve arbitrary command injection into log files and terminal output with REDHAT-BUG-1524783.

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