CVE-2015-8212 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 19 Jan 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on NetBSD systems running bozohttpd by sending crafted arguments to CGI handlers.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2015-8212?

CVE-2015-8212 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Netbsd Netbsd, published on 19 Jan 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

CGI handling flaw in bozohttpd in NetBSD 6.0 through 6.0.6, 6.1 through 6.1.5, and 7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted arguments, which are handled by a non-CGI aware program.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-8212?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netbsd Netbsd.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8212?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2015-8212 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-8212 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-34g8-f786-j67w, UBUNTU-CVE-2015-8212.