CVE-2009-4502
Overview
CVE-2009-4502 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting zabbix zabbix. It was published on December 31, 2009.
Technical Description
The NET_TCP_LISTEN function in net.c in Zabbix Agent before 1.6.7, when running on FreeBSD or Solaris, allows remote attackers to bypass the EnableRemoteCommands setting and execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the argument to net.tcp.listen. NOTE: this attack is limited to attacks from trusted IP addresses.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from zabbix. Update zabbix to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| zabbix | zabbix | 0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2009-4502?
CVE-2009-4502 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting zabbix zabbix. It was published on December 31, 2009.
How severe is CVE-2009-4502?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-4502?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from zabbix. Update zabbix to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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