GEN:SID | 1:2203 |
Message | WEB-CGI everythingform.cgi access |
Summary | This event is generated when an attempt is made to access everythingform.cgi on an internal web server. This may indicate an attempt to exploit a remote command execution vulnerability in Leif M. Wright's everythingform.cgi script.
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Impact | Remote execution of arbitrary code, possibly leading to remote root compromise.
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Detailed Information | Leif Wright's everythingform.cgi script is a Perl script that processes multiple forms. It contains a parsing vulnerability in a hidden "config" field that enables an attacker to run arbitrary shell commands with the security context of the web server.
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Affected Systems | Web servers running Leif M. Wright Everythingform.cgi 2.0. |
Attack Scenarios | An attacker uses a specially crafted value for the config field. Any commands included in the value are executed with the security context of the web server.
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Ease of Attack | Simple. Exploits exist.
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Corrective Action | Disable everythingform.cgi.
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Additional References | Bugtraq http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2101
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Rule References | bugtraq: 2101
bugtraq: 4579
cve: 2001-0023
nessus: 11748
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