AlienVault OSSIM backup Command Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of AlienVault OSSIM. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the ossim-framework service. The issue lies in the handling of the backup command due to a failure to safely sanitize user data before executing a command. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code with root privileges.
Additional Details
AlienVault has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
http://forums.alienvault.com/discussion/2559/security-advisory-multiple-vulnerabilities
Disclosure Timeline
- 2014-03-06 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2014-08-01 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
grimmlin
