Command Injection Vulnerability in kildclient
Summary
DLA-1210-1: kildclient - security update. Affects kildclient versions < 2.11.1-1+deb7u1. Fixed in 2.11.1-1+deb7u1. How to fix ↓
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Background
kildclient is a MUD (Multi-User Dungeon) multiplayer real-time virtual world game. It allows users to connect to MUD servers and interact with other players in a text-based environment. The kildclient package is used to run and manage the kildclient game.
The kildclient package in Debian 7 Wheezy is vulnerable to a command injection vulnerability.
Vulnerability Detail
The command injection vulnerability in kildclient allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system by injecting malicious commands through user input. This can lead to unauthorized access, data leakage, and potential compromise of the entire system.
The vulnerability originates from improper input validation and sanitization in the kildclient code, allowing user-supplied input to be executed as commands by the underlying system.
This vulnerability has been assigned the CVE identifier CVE-2017-17511.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
2.11.1-1+deb7u1
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade kildclientTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is highly recommended to apply the fix by upgrading the kildclient package to the latest version.
Conclusion
The command injection vulnerability in kildclient can have serious security implications, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the system. It is crucial to upgrade the kildclient package to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. For further assistance or support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
kildclient is a MUD multiplayer real-time virtual world game that allows users to connect to MUD servers and interact with other players in a text-based environment.
A command injection vulnerability is a security flaw that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on a system by injecting malicious commands through user input.
The command injection vulnerability in kildclient can lead to unauthorized access, data leakage, and potential compromise of the entire system.
To fix the vulnerability, upgrade the kildclient package to version 2.11.1-1+deb7u1 or later.
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the fix by upgrading the kildclient package.
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