AWStats logfile command execution
| awstats-logfile-command-execution (17049) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
AWStats fails to properly validate the logfile variable. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request using this variable to view files or execute arbitrary code on the system.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
No remedy available as of August 2004.
References:
- BID-10950: AWStats Rawlog Plugin Logfile Parameter Input Validation Vulnerability
- BID-12572: AWStats Logfile Parameter Remote Command Execution Vulnerability
- OSVDB ID: 9109: AWStats rawlog.pm logfile Parameter Arbitrary Command Execution
- SECTRACK ID: 1013008: (Gentoo Issues Fix) AWStats Input Validation Flaws Let Users Execute Arbitrary Commands
Platforms Affected:
- AWStats AWStats 6.1
Reported:
Aug 19, 2004
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