Ecartis multiple buffer overflows
| ecartis-multiple-bo (12928) |  High Risk |
Description:
Ecartis (formerly Listar) is vulnerable to multiple buffer overflows. A remote attacker could overflow a buffer and possibly execute arbitrary code on the system.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
For Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 (woody):
Upgrade to the latest ecartis package (0.129a+1.0.0-snap20020514-1.2 or later), as listed in DSA-467-1. See References.
As a workaround, apply the unofficial patch for this vulnerability, available from the Securiteam Mailing List UNIX focus posting dated 18 Aug 2003. See References.
References:
- SecuriTeam Mailing List, UNIX focus 18 Aug 2003: Ecartis Contains Multiple Vulnerabilities.
- BID-8421: Ecartis Multiple Buffer Overrun Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2003-0782: Multiple buffer overflows in ecartis before 1.0.0 allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
- DSA-467: ecartis -- several vulnerabilities
Platforms Affected:
- Debian Debian Linux 3.0
- Ecartis Ecartis 1.0.0
Reported:
Aug 18, 2003
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