AlienVault.Unified.Security.av.forward.Remote.Code.Execution

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a remote Code Execution Vulnerability in AlienVault Unified Security Management.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient sanitizing of user supplied inputs in the application. A remote attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application, via a crafted request.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

AlienVault Unified Security Management prior to v5.1.1

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor
https://www.alienvault.com/forums/discussion/5830/

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

References

ZDI-15-549