CVE-2012-5932 Code injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary Perl code via crafted requests in NetIQ Privileged User Manager, requiring immediate patching.

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-2012-5932?

CVE-2012-5932 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Dec 2012. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Eval injection vulnerability in the ldapagnt_eval function in ldapagnt.dll in unifid.exe in NetIQ Privileged User Manager 2.3.x before 2.3.1 HF2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via a crafted application/x-amf request.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5932?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microfocus Privileged User Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5932?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-5932 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2012-5932 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-5932 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5x6j-mfj4-3fc4.

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