Red Hat Directory Server repl-monitor-cgi.pl CGI script command execution
| rhds-replmonitor-command-execution (41840) |  High Risk |
Description:
Red Hat Directory Server could allow a remote attacker from within the local network to execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the repl-monitor-cgi.pl CGI script prior to a system() call. A remote attacker with access to the "replication monitor" page could exploit this vulnerability to inject and execute arbitrary shell commands on the system with the privileges of the Administration Server.
Platforms Affected:
- HP, HP-UX B.11.11
- HP, HP-UX B.11.23
- HP, HP-UX B.11.31
- RedHat, Directory Server 7.1
- RedHat, Directory Server 8 EL5
- RedHat, Directory Server 8 EL4
Remedy:
Refer to RHSA-2008:0201-4 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
For other distributions:
Apply the appropriate update for your system. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- HPSBUX02324 SSRT080034 rev.1 HPSBUX02324 SSRT080034 rev.1, HP-UX Running Netscape Directory Server (NDS), Local Gain Extended Privileges at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&objectID=c01433676%20&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN.
- BID-28802: Red Hat 'redhat-ds-admin' Shell Command Injection and Security Bypass Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2008-0892: The replication monitor CGI script (repl-monitor-cgi.pl) in Red Hat Administration Server, as used by Red Hat Directory Server 8.0 EL4 and EL5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
- FrSIRT/ADV-2008-1449: HP-UX Netscape Directory Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- RHSA-2008-0199: Important: Red Hat Directory Server 7.1 Service Pack 5 security update
- RHSA-2008-0201: Critical: redhat-ds-admin security update
- SA29761: Red Hat update for redhat-ds-admin
- SECTRACK ID: 1019856: Red Hat Directory Server Input Validation Flaw in 'repl-monitor-cgi.pl' Lets Remote Users Inject Commands
Reported:
Apr 15, 2008
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