terminatorX tx_note function format string
| terminatorx-txnote-format-string (13637) |  High Risk |
Description:
terminatorX could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a format string vulnerability in the tx_note function. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability by passing a malicious format string to the tx_note function using the message variable, which would allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
Remedy:
No remedy available as of May 1, 2013.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Fri Nov 07 2003 - 11:25:53 CST : terminatorX 3.8.1 local vulnerabilities.
- terminatorX Web site: terminatorX: main.
- BID-8992: TerminatorX Command-line Format String Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Alexander König terminatorX 3.8.1
Reported:
Nov 07, 2003
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