3299 : vBulletin calendar.php comma Parameter Arbitrary Command Execution
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6 months ago

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Disclosure

Sep 24, 2002

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Sep 24, 2002

Solution

Unknown

Description

vBulletin contains a flaw that may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands. The issue is due to the 'calendar.php' script not properly sanitizing user input supplied to the 'comma' variable. By sending a specially crafted request containing shell metacharacters, a remote attacker could execute arbitrary commands resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.2.0 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Jelsoft Enterprises Limited

vBulletin

2.0.3

References

Bugtraq ID: 5820
Other Advisory URL: http://www.securiteam.com/exploits/5QP0P158AC.html
ISS X-Force ID: 10176
CVE ID: 2002-1660 (see also: NVD) 2002-2157 (see also: NVD)
Vendor URL: http://www.vbulletin.com/

Tools & Filters

Nikto	3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044

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