Improper input validation in Logwatch

CVE-2011-1018

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.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.183 (96.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

  • Logwatch — versions 7.3.6
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

References