echor 0.1.6 /lib/echor/backplane.rb perform_request username/password command injection

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A vulnerability was found in echor 0.1.6. It has been rated as problematic. This affects the function perform_request in the library /lib/echor/backplane.rb. Performing a manipulation of the argument username/password as part of Colon results in command injection. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2014-1834. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in echor 0.1.6. This affects the function perform_request in the library /lib/echor/backplane.rb. The manipulation of the argument username/password as part of a Colon leads to a command injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-77. The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The perform_request function in /lib/echor/backplane.rb in echor 0.1.6 Ruby Gem allows local users to inject arbitrary code by adding a semi-colon in their username or password.

The bug was discovered 01/14/2014. The weakness was released 02/02/2018 (oss-sec). It is possible to read the advisory at openwall.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-1834 since 01/30/2014. Attacking locally is a requirement. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1202 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1480 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

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

Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-112792. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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• echor

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• 0.1.6

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