CVE-2008-0892 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.0 Published 16 Apr 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via the replication monitor CGI script in Red Hat Directory Server.

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

What is CVE-2008-0892?

CVE-2008-0892 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Apr 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The replication monitor CGI script (repl-monitor-cgi.pl) in Red Hat Administration Server, as used by Red Hat Directory Server 8.0 EL4 and EL5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0892?

It affects 2 products.

Linux distribution packages (1)

redhat-ds Red Hat:directory_server:7.1 All versions 0:7.1SP5-8.RHEL4

Products include Redhat Directory Server, Redhat Fedora Directory Server.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0892?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2008-0892 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0892 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cg2c-3gw3-2vcg, RHSA-2008:0199.