CVE-2011-3211 Command injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on the Bcfg2 server by injecting shell metacharacters into client data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2011-3211?
CVE-2011-3211 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Sep 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The server in Bcfg2 1.1.2 and earlier, and 1.2 prerelease, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in data received from a client.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3211?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bcfg2 Bcfg2.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3211?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2011-3211 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-3211 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DSA-2302-1, GHSA-83v8-4g3h-mm9p.