AWStats eval function code execution or denial of service

awstats-function-code-execution (19336) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

AWStats could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands or cause a denial of service attack. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted request to the eval function containing malicious code in the loadplugin or the pluginmode parameter to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary commands on the system.

Platforms Affected:

  • AWStats, AWStats 6.1
  • AWStats, AWStats 6.2

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of AWStats (6.5 or later), available from the AWStats Download Web site. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

Reported:

Feb 14, 2005

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