CVE-2008-6935

Argument injection vulnerability in Exodus 0.10 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary command line arguments, overwrite arbitrary files, and cause a…

published August 11, 2009

CVSS
—
EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An encoded space in an im:// URI is all it takes! This nifty argument injection vulnerability in Exodus 0.10 allows remote attackers to meddle with command line arguments like a mischievous chef slipping in surprise ingredients! Think of it like a waiter misinterpreting a special order at a restaurant — if they don’t follow the instructions, you might end up with something unexpected (and possibly disastrous) on your plate! With this vulnerability, an attacker could overwrite important files, leading to potential data loss or even crashing the application entirely. Imagine a dinner party where the main dish suddenly goes missing — that's the chaos that could ensue here!

Put simply

Think of it like a waiter misinterpreting a special order at a restaurant — if they don’t follow the instructions, you might end up with something unexpected (and possibly disastrous) on your plate! This vulnerability occurs due to improper handling of command line arguments in Exodus 0.10, allowing attackers to inject malicious commands via encoded spaces in an im:// URI.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could overwrite important files, leading to potential data loss or even crashing the application entirely. Imagine a dinner party where the main dish suddenly goes missing — that's the chaos that could ensue here! To remedy this issue, consider upgrading to a newer version of Exodus that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, ensure that input is properly validated to prevent arbitrary command injections in the future. Don't forget to regularly audit your systems for similar vulnerabilities! You've got this! With a bit of proactive maintenance, you can keep your systems secure and running smoothly! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05381 · 92.6th percentile
Published
2009-08-11T20:25Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 AUG 20:25Z
    Argument injection vulnerability in Exodus 0.10 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary command line arguments, overwrite arbitrary files, and cause a…
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