CVE-2011-1904 Command injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway and Protection Server via command injection in the web interface.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2011-1904?

CVE-2011-1904 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 May 2011. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An unspecified function in the web interface in Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway 6.2.0.263:6.2.0.237 and earlier in Proofpoint Protection Server 5.5.3, 5.5.4, 5.5.5, 6.0.2, 6.1.1, and 6.2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unknown vectors, related to a "command injection" issue.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1904?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway, Proofpoint Protection Server.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1904?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-1904 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-2011-1904 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-1904 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c685-rwgf-6fvh.

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