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.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 9.8
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centos_linux | — | Upgrade logwatch | Dec 1, 2016 | Feb 25, 2011 |
| Debian | — | Upgrade logwatch | Jul 30, 2024 | Feb 25, 2011 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade sys-apps/logwatch. | Oct 30, 2017 | Feb 25, 2011 |
| Oracle_linux | — | Upgrade logwatch | Oct 16, 2024 | Feb 25, 2011 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade logwatch | Feb 17, 2015 | Jun 28, 2013 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade logwatch | Nov 8, 2024 | Feb 25, 2011 |
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