CVE-2004-1170

Description

a2ps 4.13 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the filename.

Affected products

• gnu / a2ps4.13 – 4.13
• gnu / a2ps4.13b – 4.13b
• sun / java_desktop_system2.0 – 2.0
• sun / java_desktop_system2003 – 2003
• SUSE / suse_linux8 – 8
• SUSE / suse_linux8.1 – 8.1
• SUSE / suse_linux8.2 – 8.2
• SUSE / suse_linux9.0 – 9.0
• SUSE / suse_linux9.0 – 9.0
• SUSE / suse_linux9.0 – 9.0
• SUSE / suse_linux9.1 – 9.1

Exploits & proofs of concept

• exploit-dbGNU a2ps 4.13 - File Name Command Executionby Rudolf Polzer

References

• VENDOR_ADVISORYhttp://bugs.debian.org/283134
• MISChttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-08/1026.html
• MAILING_LISThttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110598355226660&w=2
• VENDOR_ADVISORYhttp://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2004_34_xfree86_libs_xshared.html
• MISChttp://www.securiteam.com/unixfocus/5MP0N2KDPA.html
• MISChttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/419765/100/0/threaded
• MISChttp://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-57649-1&searchclause=
• VENDOR_ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/12375
• MISChttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17127
• VENDOR_ADVISORYhttp://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:140
• MISChttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11025