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CVE-2009-1579

UnknownEPSS 3.40%

Last modified

CVE-2009-1579 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The map_yp_alias function in functions/imap_general.php in SquirrelMail before 1.4.18 and NaSMail before 1.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a username string that is used by the ypmatch program.. EPSS estimates a 3.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The map_yp_alias function in functions/imap_general.php in SquirrelMail before 1.4.18 and NaSMail before 1.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a username string that is used by the ypmatch program.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.40%

87.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SquirrelmailSquirrelmailAll versions
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail<= 1.4.17
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail0.1
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail0.1.1
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail0.1.2
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail0.2
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail0.2.1
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail0.3
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail0.3.1
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail0.3pre1
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail0.3pre2
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail0.4
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail0.4pre1
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail0.4pre2
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail0.5
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail0.5pre1
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail0.5pre2
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.0
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.0.1
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.0.2
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.0.3
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.0.4
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.0.5
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.0.6
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.0pre1
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.0pre2
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.0pre3
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.1.0
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.1.1
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.1.2
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.1.3
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.2
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.2.0
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.2.0_rc3
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.2.1
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.2.2
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.2.3
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.2.4
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.2.5
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.2.6
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.2.7
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.2.8
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.2.9
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.2.10
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.2.11
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.3.0
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.3.1
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.3.2
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.4
SquirrelmailSquirrelmail1.4.0

Showing 50 of 60 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1579?
The map_yp_alias function in functions/imap_general.php in SquirrelMail before 1.4.18 and NaSMail before 1.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a username string that is used by the ypmatch program.
How severe is CVE-2009-1579?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1579 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1579?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST