85311 : PacketFence web.pm web_node_register Function Remote Code Execution
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2012-04-04

Description

PacketFence contains a flaw that is triggered when the web_node_register function of web.pm fails to properly sanitize certain unspecified input. This may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Solution: Upgrade
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: Vendor Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 3.0.2 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Inverse

PacketFence

3.0.1

References

CVE ID: 2012-4742 (see also: NVD)
Vendor URL: http://www.packetfence.org/
Vendor Specific News/Changelog Entry: http://www.packetfence.org/bugs/changelog_page.php
http://www.packetfence.org/bugs/view.php?id=763

Credit

obilodeau

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 7.5
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2012-09-03 | Disagree?

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