2Fax -bpcx command buffer overflow
| 2fax-bpcx-bo (10901) |  High Risk |
Description:
2Fax is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking of the -bpcx command line option. By sending an overly long command to the 2Fax utility using the -bpcx option, a local attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system with privileges of the 2Fax process.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.
References:
- 2Fax Web site: AtBas | Business Application Software.
- CVE-2004-1255: Buffer overflow in the expandtabs function in 2fax 3.04 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a text file that is converted to TIFF.
Platforms Affected:
- AtBas 2Fax 2.02 and prior
Reported:
Jul 08, 2002
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