Jitterbug code execution

jitterbug-execute-code (14207) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

Jitterbug could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code, caused by improper filtering of user-supplied input. A remote authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the server hosting Jitterbug.


Consequences:

Gain Access

Remedy:

For Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 (woody):
Upgrade to the latest jitterbug package (1.6.2-4.2 or later), as listed in DSA-DSA-420-1. See References.

References:

  • Jitterbug Web site: Jitterbug - main page.
  • BID-9397: Jitterbug CGI Remote Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability
  • BID-94: Debian /usr/bin/suidexec Vulnerability
  • BID-940: Multiple Vendor BSD /proc File Sytem Vulnerability
  • CVE-2004-0028: jitterbug 1.6.2 does not properly sanitize inputs, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands.
  • DSA-420: jitterbug -- improperly sanitised input

Platforms Affected:

  • Debian Debian Linux 3.0
  • Samba Jitterbug 1.6.2

Reported:

Jan 12, 2004

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