CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-3095

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The notify program by Avi Alkalay, dated 19 Aug 2001, contains a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the 'from' parameter.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely execute arbitrary system commands on the server, leading to full system compromise and potential data loss.

Recommendation

Immediately disable or remove the vulnerable version of the notify program and apply a security update if available.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Avi Alkalay notify program, dated 19 Aug 2001, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the from parameter.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS