Vulnerability identifier: #VU43417

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2011-4929

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Redmine
Web applications / CRM systems

Vendor: Ruby

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

Unspecified vulnerability in the bazaar repository adapter in Redmine 0.9.x and 1.0.x before 1.0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unknown vectors.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Redmine: 0.9.0 - 1.0.4

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External links
http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2261
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/06/5
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/06/7
http://www.redmine.org/news/49

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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. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.