CVE-2005-4197 Command injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via a crafted link in the Nortel SSL VPN web interface, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerable Java Applet.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-4197?
CVE-2005-4197 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Dec 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
tunnelform.yaws in Nortel SSL VPN 4.2.1.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a link in the a parameter, which is executed with extra privileges in a cryptographically signed Java Applet.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4197?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nortel Ssl Vpn.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4197?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4197 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2005-4197 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-4197 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7jmm-wcvm-wvj4.