CVE-2005-2482

Description

The StateToOptions function in msfweb in Metasploit Framework 2.4 and earlier, when running with the -D option (defanged mode), allows attackers to modify temporary environment variables before the "_Defanged" environment option is checked when processing the Exploit command.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.49%

Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.osvdb.org/18495	vdb entry
http://metasploit.com/archive/framework/msg00469.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14455	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/16318	third party advisory patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21705	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2482?: CVE-2005-2482 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-2482?: To fix CVE-2005-2482, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-2482 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-2482 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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