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CVE-2009-3233

7.2 · HIGH

changetrack 4.3 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via CRLF sequences and shell metacharacters in a filename in a directory that is checked by changetrack.

Published Sep 17, 2009cameron_morlandCWE-78EPSS 0.95%

Overview

CVE-2009-3233 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cameron_morland changetrack. It was published on September 17, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

changetrack 4.3 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via CRLF sequences and shell metacharacters in a filename in a directory that is checked by changetrack.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cameron_morland. Update changetrack to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refbugs.debian.org/546791Refsecunia.com/advisories/36756Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/16/3Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/36420Refbugs.debian.org/546791Refsecunia.com/advisories/36756Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/16/3Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/36420

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3233?

CVE-2009-3233 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cameron_morland changetrack. It was published on September 17, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-3233?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-3233?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cameron_morland. Update changetrack to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-3233?

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