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ID:4329 - Exploit for Input validation error in logwatch - CVE-2011-1018
ID:4329 - Exploit for Input validation error in logwatch - CVE-2011-1018
Published: August 11, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU45295
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2011-1018
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
logwatch
logwatch
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
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.