Usermin Web mail function allows command execution

usermin-web-mail-command-execution (17293) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

Usermin could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input in the Web mail function. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted HTML email containing arbitrary shell commands, which would be executed, once the email is viewed.


Consequences:

Gain Access

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of Usermin (1.090 or later), available from the Webmin Web site. See References.

For Gentoo Linux:
Upgrade to the latest version of Usermin (1.090, 1.160 or later), as listed in GLSA 200409-15. See References.

References:

  • BugTraq Mailing List, Tue Sep 07 2004 - 03:40:53 CDT: Usermin Remote Arbitrary Shell Command Execution Vulnerability.
  • SNS Advisory No.77: Usermin Remote Arbitrary Shell Command Execution Vulnerability.
  • Webmin Web site: Usermin Updates.
  • BID-11122: Webmin / Usermin HTML Email Command Execution Vulnerability
  • BID-1122: Cisco Catalyst Enable Password Bypass Vulnerability
  • CVE-2004-1468: The web mail functionality in Usermin 1.x and Webmin 1.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an e-mail message.
  • GLSA-200409-15: Webmin, Usermin: Multiple vulnerabilities in Usermin
  • SA12488: Usermin Shell Command Injection and Insecure Installation Vulnerabilities

Platforms Affected:

  • Gentoo Linux
  • Usermin Project Usermin 1.070
  • Usermin Project Usermin 1.080

Reported:

Sep 07, 2004

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