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CVE-2013-7069

6.8 · MEDIUM

ack 2.00 through 2.11_02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) --pager, (2) --regex, or (3) --output option in a .ackrc file in a directory to be searched.

Published Dec 14, 2013beyondgrepCWE-94EPSS 3.10%

Overview

CVE-2013-7069 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting beyondgrep ack. It was published on December 14, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

ack 2.00 through 2.11_02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) --pager, (2) --regex, or (3) --output option in a .ackrc file in a directory to be searched.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from beyondgrep. Update ack 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

Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-01/msg00094.htmlRefseclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q4/484Refsecunia.com/advisories/55982Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/64196GitHubgithub.com/petdance/ack2/issues/399Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-01/msg00094.htmlRefseclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q4/484Refsecunia.com/advisories/55982Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/64196GitHubgithub.com/petdance/ack2/issues/399

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-7069?

CVE-2013-7069 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting beyondgrep ack. It was published on December 14, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-7069?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-7069?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from beyondgrep. Update ack 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-2013-7069?

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