VDB-47397 · CVE-2008-6546 · OSVDB 48867

Alecwh phpns 2.1.1/2.1.2 Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Alecwh phpns 2.1.1/2.1.2. It has been rated as very critical. This impacts an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2008-6546. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Alecwh phpns 2.1.1/2.1.2. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Unspecified vulnerability in phpns before 2.1.3 has unknown impact and attack vectors related to "activation permissions."

The weakness was disclosed 03/29/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared at osvdb.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-6546 since 03/29/2009. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/03/2018).

Upgrading to version 2.1.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (48867†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.4

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Temp Score: 9.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: phpns 2.1.2

Timelineinfo

03/29/2008 🔍
10/06/2008 +191 days 🔍
03/29/2009 +173 days 🔍
03/29/2009 +0 days 🔍
03/17/2015 +2179 days 🔍
11/03/2018 +1327 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: osvdb.org⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2008-6546 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-6546
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-47397
OSVDB: 48867 - phpns Activation Permissions Unspecified Issue

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 23:38
Updated: 11/03/2018 18:06
Changes: 03/17/2015 23:38 (43), 11/03/2018 18:06 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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