OpenEMR 4.1.0 File input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in OpenEMR 4.1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument File leads to input validation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-0992. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in OpenEMR 4.1.0 (Business Process Management Software). Affected is an unknown code block. The manipulation of the argument file with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

interface/fax/fax_dispatch.php in OpenEMR 4.1.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the file parameter.

The weakness was shared 02/07/2012 by High-Tech Bridge SA with High-Tech Bridge SA (Website). The advisory is available at open-emr.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-0992 since 02/02/2012. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The requirement for exploitation is a authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (72915), Exploit-DB (36651), SecurityFocus (BID 51788†), OSVDB (78731†) and Secunia (SA47781†). The entries VDB-60113, VDB-62193, VDB-76301 and VDB-109143 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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OpenVAS ID: 103410
OpenVAS Name: OpenEMR Local File Include and Command Injection Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: open-emr.org
Researcher: High-Tech Bridge SA
Organization: High-Tech Bridge SA
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-0992 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0992
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-60114
X-Force: 72915
SecurityFocus: 51788 - OpenEMR Local File Include and Command Injection Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 47781 - OpenEMR File Inclusion and Command Injection Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 78731

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 04:50 PM
Updated: 02/03/2025 12:06 PM
Changes: 03/23/2015 04:50 PM (63), 02/14/2019 12:44 PM (1), 02/03/2025 12:06 PM (27)
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