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CVE-2011-1154

The shred_file function in logrotate.c in logrotate 3.7.9 and earlier might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metachara…

Impact

The shred_file function in logrotate.c in logrotate 3.7.9 and earlier might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a log filename, as demonstrated by a filename that is automatically constructed on the basis of a hostname or virtual machine name.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
GentooLogrotate
through 3.7.9
Versions 3.3, 3.5.9, 3.6.5, 3.7, 3.7.1

Weakness classification

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