CVE-2005-3539 Code injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via eval injection in HylaFAX notify and faxrcvd scripts.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2005-3539?

CVE-2005-3539 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Jan 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple eval injection vulnerabilities in HylaFAX 4.2.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via (1) the notify script in HylaFAX 4.2.0 to 4.2.3 and (2) crafted CallID parameters to the faxrcvd script in HylaFAX 4.2.2 and 4.2.3.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3539?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hylafax Hylafax.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3539?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2005-3539 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-3539 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2005-3539, DSA-933-1, GHSA-cmp6-2c27-3682.

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