Webhints Remote Command Execution Vulnerability

  Severity: HIGH
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2005-1950
  Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011

  DESCRIPTION

hints.pl in Webhints 1.03 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the argument.

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • Darryl Burgdorf Webhints 1.3