Vulnerability identifier: #VU21087
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Xymon
Web applications /
Remote management & hosting panels
Vendor: GNU
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the csvinfo CGI script A remote attacker can send a specially crafted GET request that triggers an sprintf of the "srcdb" parameter, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Xymon: 4.0.0 - 4.3.28
External links
http://github.com/svn2github/xymon/blob/master/branches/4.3.28/web/csvinfo.c
http://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/08/msg00032.html
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.