9522 : LHA Directory Shell Metacharacter Command Execution
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2004-09-02

Description

LHA contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to execute arbitrary commands. The issue exists because LHA doesn't properly filter directory names that contain shell meta characters. It is possible that the flaw may allow an attacker to use specially crafted directory names to execute arbitrary commands resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.

Products

Mr. S.K.
LHA
1.14

References

Tools & Filters

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Credit

  • Lukasz Wojtow -
  • Thomas Biege - thomassuse.de - SUSE

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 10.0
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2003-12-31 | Disagree?

Access_vector_2 Access_complexity_2 Authentication_2 Confidentiality_impact_2 Integrity_impact_2 Availability_impact_2

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