VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2005-2482
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…
MEDIUM 5.0EPSS 1.16%
Does this matter?
Lower severity and a low EPSS score (1.16%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.
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.
- CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 MEDIUMAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
- EPSS
- 1.16% probability · 65th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Affected
- metasploit/metasploit framework
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
References
- http://metasploit.com/archive/framework/msg00469.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16318Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/18495
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14455
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21705
- http://metasploit.com/archive/framework/msg00469.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16318Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/18495
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14455
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21705
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.