OSVDB ID: 9773 Title: Whois Internic Lookup whois.cgi Domain Entry Arbitrary Command Execution |
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Ranson Johnson's Whois Internic Lookup CGI contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to execute arbitrary command. The issue is due to the "whois.cgi" script not properly sanitizing shell metacharacters in the domain entry field. By sending a specially crafted domain request, a remote attacker can run any command on the system with the same privileges as the CGI program. |
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Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation Impact: Loss of Integrity Exploit: Exploit Available Disclosure: OSVDB Verified OSVDB: Web Related |
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Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue. |
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hhp.perlx.com -