CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-3096

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in the nslookup.cgi program by Avi Alkalay, dated June 16, 2002, allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary system commands by injecting shell metacharacters in the query parameter.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely take control of the server and execute arbitrary commands, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

Recommendation

Immediately disable or remove the vulnerable nslookup.cgi script and replace it with a secure alternative that properly sanitizes input.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Avi Alkalay nslookup.cgi program, dated 16 June 2002, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the query parameter.

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