#VU41538 Input validation error in Foreman - CVE-2014-0007

Vulnerability identifier: #VU41538

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-0007

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Foreman
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: Foreman

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

The Smart-Proxy in Foreman before 1.4.5 and 1.5.x before 1.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the path parameter to tftp/fetch_boot_file.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Foreman: 1.4.0 - 1.5.0

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External links
https://projects.theforeman.org/issues/6086
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0770.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.