CVE-2010-4962: Dmk/webkitpdf Webkit PDFs For TYPO3 Allows Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xq29-jcj7-xg86
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CWE-94
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2010-4962 is a HIGH webkit pdfs for typo3 allows vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Dmk/webkitpdf libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves webkit pdfs for typo3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.1.4.

CVE-2010-4962 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2010-4962
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xq29-jcj7-xg86
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Dmk/webkitpdf
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2010-4962

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Dmk/webkitpdf dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

dmk/webkitpdf fixed: 1.1.4 
Upgrade dmk/webkitpdf to 1.1.4
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for dmk/webkitpdf

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2010-4962, inspect your project dependencies for Dmk/webkitpdf:

inspect dependencies for dmk/webkitpdf

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Dmk/webkitpdf in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.1.4), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. In Dmk/webkitpdf, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Unspecified vulnerability in the Webkit PDFs (webkitpdf) extension before 1.1.4 for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unknown vectors.

CVE-2010-4962 Affected Dmk/webkitpdf Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.1.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
dmk/webkitpdf
 Packagist
< 1.1.4
1.1.4

References

NVD — CVE-2010-4962 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-4962
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/610... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/61058
Dmk/webkitpdf Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/DMKEBUSINESSGMBH/webkitpdf
Dmk/webkitpdf Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20101218181134/http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-sa-2010-015
Dmk/webkitpdf Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20111015170040/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/42381
typo3.org/extensions/reposito... WEB
http://typo3.org/extensions/repository/view/webkitpdf/1.1.4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-4962?
CVE-2010-4962 is a security vulnerability in Dmk/webkitpdf involving Webkit PDFs for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Dmk/webkitpdf versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.1.4 across affected packages: dmk/webkitpdf.
What version fixes CVE-2010-4962?
Upgrading to 1.1.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is dmk/webkitpdf affected?
Yes, dmk/webkitpdf is affected in releases prior to 1.1.4. Upgrade your dependency to 1.1.4 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2010-4962?
CVE-2010-4962 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2010-4962?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for dmk/webkitpdf'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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