Perlpodder dlset command execution
| perlpodder-dlset-command-execution (26575) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Perlprodder could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by embedding arbitrary shell commands within the 'dlset' variable in a malicious XML page, which would be executed with the privileges of the victim, if the attacker could persuade the victim to download a malicious Podcast.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Perlpodder (0.5 or later), available from SourceForge.net. See References.
References:
- Full-Disclosure Mailing List, Mon May 22 2006 - 05:22:26 CDT: Perlpodder Remote Arbitrary Command Execution.
- SourceForge.net: perlpodder.
Platforms Affected:
- Perlpodder Perlpodder 0.4 and prior
Reported:
May 22, 2006
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