Vulnerability in squirrelmail - Arbitrary Command Execution
Summary
DLA-941-1: squirrelmail - security update. Affects squirrelmail versions < 2:1.4.23~svn20120406-2+deb7u1. Fixed in 2:1.4.23~svn20120406-2+deb7u1. How to fix ↓
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Background
Squirrelmail is a webmail application that allows users to access their email accounts through a web browser. It provides a user-friendly interface for managing emails, folders, and other related features. However, a vulnerability has been discovered in squirrelmail that allows a logged-in user to execute arbitrary commands on the server.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in squirrelmail arises from the incorrect handling of a user-supplied value. This flaw enables a logged-in user to execute arbitrary commands on the server, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data leakage, or further compromise of the system. The vulnerability has been assigned the CVE identifier CVE-2017-7692.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
2:1.4.23~svn20120406-2+deb7u1
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade squirrelmailTip — 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 essential to apply the provided fix by upgrading the squirrelmail package to the patched version.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in squirrelmail allows a logged-in user to execute arbitrary commands on the server, posing a significant security risk. It is crucial to upgrade the squirrelmail package to the patched version to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support and assistance in vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Squirrelmail is a webmail application that allows users to access their email accounts through a web browser. It provides a user-friendly interface for managing emails, folders, and other related features.
This vulnerability allows a logged-in user to execute arbitrary commands on the server. It can lead to unauthorized access, data leakage, or further compromise of the system.
No, there is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is crucial to apply the provided fix by upgrading the squirrelmail package to the patched version.
The CVE identifier assigned to this vulnerability is CVE-2017-7692.
To upgrade the squirrelmail package, you can follow the instructions provided by your operating system or package manager. For Debian 7 Wheezy, the fixed version is 2:1.4.23~svn20120406-2+deb7u1.
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