REDHAT-BUG-469320
First published: Fri Oct 31 2008(Updated: )
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures assigned an identifier <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2008-4796">CVE-2008-4796</a> to the following vulnerability: The _httpsrequest function (Snoopy/Snoopy.class.php) in Snoopy 1.2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in https URLs. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information. References: <a href="http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=879959">http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=879959</a> <a href="http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN20502807/index.html">http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN20502807/index.html</a> <a href="http://jvndb.jvn.jp/ja/contents/2008/JVNDB-2008-000074.html">http://jvndb.jvn.jp/ja/contents/2008/JVNDB-2008-000074.html</a> <a href="http://www.frsirt.com/english/advisories/2008/2901">http://www.frsirt.com/english/advisories/2008/2901</a> <a href="http://secunia.com/advisories/32361">http://secunia.com/advisories/32361</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Snoopy project Snoopy | <=1.2.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2008-4796
- http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=879959
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN20502807/index.html
- http://jvndb.jvn.jp/ja/contents/2008/JVNDB-2008-000074.html
- http://www.frsirt.com/english/advisories/2008/2901
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32361
- http://wordpress.org/development/2008/10/wordpress-263/
- https://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/F8/FEDORA-2008-9304
- https://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/F9/FEDORA-2008-9257
- http://trac.mu.wordpress.org/ticket/782
- http://snoopy.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/snoopy/Snoopy/Snoopy.class.php?r1=1.24&r2=1.25
- http://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/moodle-1.9.3-3.fc10
- http://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/moodle-1.9.3-3.fc9
- http://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/moodle-1.8.7-1.fc8
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=957481
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=958302
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=958305
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=469320
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-469320?
REDHAT-BUG-469320 is classified with a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-469320?
To mitigate REDHAT-BUG-469320, upgrade Snoopy to version 1.2.4 or later.
What vulnerabilities does REDHAT-BUG-469320 address?
REDHAT-BUG-469320 addresses a remote code execution vulnerability found in the _httpsrequest function of Snoopy 1.2.3 and earlier.
Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-469320?
Any system using Snoopy version 1.2.3 or earlier is affected by REDHAT-BUG-469320.
What can happen if REDHAT-BUG-469320 is exploited?
If exploited, REDHAT-BUG-469320 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.
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