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CVE-2012-4406: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

May 17, 2022 (updated February 8, 2023)

CVE-2012-4406 Openstack-Swift: insecure use of python pickle()

References

  • lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-October/089472.html
  • rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1379.html
  • rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0691.html
  • www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/05/16
  • www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/05/4
  • access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012:1379
  • access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:0691
  • access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-4406
  • bugs.launchpad.net/swift/+bug/1006414
  • bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=854757
  • exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79140
  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-v7mh-3jgf-r26c
  • github.com/openstack/swift/commit/e1ff51c04554d51616d2845f92ab726cb0e5831a
  • launchpad.net/swift/+milestone/1.7.0
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-4406
  • web.archive.org/web/20130629092623/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55420

Code Behaviors & Features

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Affected versions

All versions before 1.7.0

Fixed versions

  • 1.7.0

Solution

Upgrade to version 1.7.0 or above.

Impact 7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

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Weakness

  • CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
  • CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Source file

pypi/swift/CVE-2012-4406.yml

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