logwatch 7.3.6 logwatch.pl input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in logwatch 7.3.6 and classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the file logwatch.pl. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2011-1018. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in logwatch 7.3.6. It has been classified as very critical. Affected is an unknown code of the file logwatch.pl. The manipulation 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:

logwatch.pl in Logwatch 7.3.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a log file name, as demonstrated via a crafted username to a Samba server.

The weakness was shared 02/25/2011 as Bug 680237 as confirmed bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is available at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2011-1018 since 02/14/2011. The exploitability is told to be easy. 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 structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/15/2025).

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 75639 (openSUSE Security Update : logwatch (openSUSE-SU-2011:0242-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 119033 (Red Hat Update for logwatch (RHSA-2011:0324)).

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 Exploit-DB (35386), Tenable (75639), SecurityFocus (BID 46554†), Secunia (SA43495†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1025165†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.3

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 75639
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : logwatch (openSUSE-SU-2011:0242-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 880540
OpenVAS Name: CentOS Update for logwatch CESA-2011:0324 centos5 i386
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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02/28/2011 +3 days 🔍
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03/20/2015 +280 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: Bug 680237
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2011-1018 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-1018
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-56634

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SecurityFocus: 46554 - Logwatch Log File Special Characters Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Secunia: 43495 - Logwatch Command Injection Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
SecurityTracker: 1025165 - LogWatch Filename Processing Flaw Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Vulnerability Center: 29975 - Logwatch 7.3.6 Remote Arbitrary Commands Execution via Shell Metacharacters, High
Vupen: ADV-2011-0533

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/20/2015 16:16
Updated: 01/15/2025 22:28
Changes: 03/20/2015 16:16 (61), 03/17/2017 07:23 (18), 10/18/2021 09:26 (3), 09/16/2024 11:37 (18), 01/15/2025 22:28 (6)
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