Risk | High |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2021-45463 |
CWE-ID | CWE-78 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS Operating systems & Components / Operating system gegl04 (Red Hat package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
Vendor | Red Hat Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU59099
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-45463
CWE-ID:
CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation, when a pathname in a constructed command line is not escaped or filtered. A remote unauthenticated attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS: 8.2
gegl04 (Red Hat package): before 0.4.4-6.el8_2.1
External linkshttp://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:0184
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.