Gaim remote command execution
| gaim-remote-command-execution (13438) |  High Risk |
Description:
Gaim is vulnerable to remote command execution. A remote attacker can pass specially-crafted commands to the plug-in, which will be executed on the victim's system.
Platforms Affected:
- Gaim Project, Gaim
Remedy:
No remedy available as of November 29, 2008.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Gaim-Encryption Web site, Gaim-Encyption at http://gaim-encryption.sourceforge.net/.
- SecuriTeam Mailing List, UNIX focus 15 Oct 2003, Gaim Festival Example Plugin Command Execution Vulnerability (Exploit) at http://www.securiteam.com/unixfocus/6A00D1F8KI.html.
Reported:
Oct 15, 2003
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