Arbitrary Command Execution in Logwatch 7.3.6 via Samba Server Log File Name

CVE-2011-1018 · HIGH Severity

AV:N/AC:L/AU:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

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.

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