SB2012032806 - Gentoo update for Logwatch
Published: March 28, 2012 Updated: September 25, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2012032806
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2011-1018)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.