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susehelp CGI scripts remote command execution

susehelp-cgi-command-execution (7583) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

A vulnerability in the susehelp package in SuSE Linux versions 7.2 and 7.3 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the server. Some of the susehelp CGI scripts open files insecurely. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the system with privileges of the wwwrun-user running the susehelp package.

Platforms Affected:

  • SuSE: SUSE Linux 7.2
  • SuSE: SUSE Linux 7.3

Remedy:

For SuSE Linux 7.2:
Upgrade to the latest version of susehelp (2001.05.14-41 or later), as listed in SuSE Security Announcement SuSE-SA:2001:041. See References.

For SuSE Linux 7.3:
Upgrade to the latest version of susehelp (2001.09.06-110 or later), as listed in SuSE Security Announcement SuSE-SA:2001:041. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

Reported:

Nov 22, 2001

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