CVE-2011-0018 Command injection in n/a
Authenticated remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via crafted email addresses in OpenVAS Manager requests.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-0018?
CVE-2011-0018 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Jan 2011. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The email function in manage_sql.c in OpenVAS Manager 1.0.x through 1.0.3 and 2.0.x through 2.0rc2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via the (1) To or (2) From e-mail address in an OMP request to the Greenbone Security Assistant (GSA).
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0018?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Openvas Openvas Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0018?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0018 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-2011-0018 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-0018 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6x34-cqqf-xp2p.