CVE-2008-3285 Command injection in n/a
Remote SMB servers can execute arbitrary code on systems using the Perl Filesys::SmbClientParser module via malicious folder names.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-3285?
CVE-2008-3285 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Jul 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Filesys::SmbClientParser module 2.7 and earlier for Perl allows remote SMB servers to execute arbitrary code via a folder name containing shell metacharacters.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3285?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Alain Barbet Filesys Smbclientparser.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3285?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3285 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-2008-3285 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-3285 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7wc9-px2p-j49m.