# CVE-2008-6793: The get\_file\_type function in lib/file\_content.php in DFLabs PTK 0.1, 0.2, and 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2009-05-07 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The get_file_type function in lib/file_content.php in DFLabs PTK 0.1, 0.2, and 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters after an arg1= sequence in a filename within a forensic image.

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## References

- http://www.ikkisoft.com/stuff/LC-2008-07.txt
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3020
- http://osvdb.org/49574
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498081/100/0/threaded
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32553
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7001
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46380
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32128

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