CVE-2011-1018

logwatch.pl in Logwatch 7.3.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a log file name, as demonstrated via a crafted username to a Samba server.

CVSS v2.0 NVD

10.0 HIGHAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS

18.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 97th percentile

Published

2011-02-25

Updated

2024-08-06

ExploitDB entries (1)

• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35386

Security advisories

• http://secunia.com/advisories/43495
• http://logwatch.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/logwatch/scripts/logwatch.pl?r1=3&r2=26&pathre…
• http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&aid=3184223&group_id=312875&atid=1316824
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/24/13
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/24/15
• https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=680237
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0324.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46554
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1078-1

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry