Zabbix up to 1.7.4 node_process_command os command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Zabbix up to 1.7.4. It has been declared as critical. This affects the function node_process_command. The manipulation results in os command injection. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2009-4498. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Zabbix up to 1.7.4 (Network Management Software). Affected is the function node_process_command. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-78. The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The node_process_command function in Zabbix Server before 1.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted request.

The weakness was disclosed 12/31/2009 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.zabbix.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2009-4498 since 12/30/2009. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1202.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as highly functional. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 44620 (Zabbix node_process_command() Function Crafted Request Arbitrary Command Execution), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Misc..

Upgrading to version 1.7.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 17126.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (54729), Exploit-DB (20796), Tenable (44620), Secunia (SA37740†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-24892†). The entries VDB-51376 and VDB-51374 are pretty similar. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Os command injection
CWE: CWE-78 / CWE-77 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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Nessus ID: 44620
Nessus Name: Zabbix node_process_command() Function Crafted Request Arbitrary Command Execution
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OpenVAS ID: 902253
OpenVAS Name: Zabbix Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability
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MetaSploit ID: zabbix_server_exec.rb
MetaSploit Name: Zabbix Server Arbitrary Command Execution
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Zabbix 1.7.2
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Timelineinfo

12/14/2009 🔍
12/30/2009 +16 days 🔍
12/31/2009 +1 days 🔍
12/31/2009 +0 days 🔍
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02/15/2010 +46 days 🔍
02/22/2010 +7 days 🔍
03/18/2015 +1850 days 🔍
12/25/2024 +3570 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: support.zabbix.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2009-4498 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-4498
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-51372
X-Force: 54729
Secunia: 37740 - ZABBIX Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
Vulnerability Center: 24892 - Zabbix Server \x3C 1.8 node_process_command Function Remote Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability, High
Vupen: ADV-2009-3514

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

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 12/25/2024 23:17
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (65), 02/21/2017 17:10 (13), 08/30/2021 12:15 (3), 12/25/2024 23:17 (20)
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