RHSA-2008:0199
Vulnerability from csaf_redhat - Published: 2008-04-15 21:10 - Updated: 2026-11-02 01:06The replication monitor CGI script (repl-monitor-cgi.pl) in Red Hat Administration Server, as used by Red Hat Directory Server 8.0 EL4 and EL5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
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