FileSeek.cgi command execution
| fileseek-cgi-command-execution (8857) |  High Risk |
Description:
FileSeek fails to properly filter special escape characters from URL requests. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request to the FileSeek script containing the pipe "I" or semi-colon ";" character to execute arbitrary commands on the server.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Apply the patch for this vulnerability, as listed in DSINet Advisory 16-Apr-2002. See References.
References:
- aCid fAlz Advisories #112: CGI: FileSeek2.cgi/FileSeek.cgi.
- DSINet Advisory 16-Apr-2002: FileSeek cgi script Advisory.
- BID-6783: FileSeek CGI Script Remote Command Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-0612: FileSeek.cgi allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) head or (2) foot parameters.
- OSVDB ID: 3587: FileSeek FileSeek.cgi Arbitrary Command Execution
Platforms Affected:
- Craig Patchett FileSeek.cgi
- Craig Patchett FileSeek2.cgi
Reported:
Apr 16, 2002
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