rlpr msg buffer overflow
| rlpr-msg-bo (16454) |  High Risk |
Description:
rlpr is vulnerable to a buffer overflow in the msg function. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system with privileges of the rlprd process.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
For Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 (alias woody):
Upgrade to the latest rlpr package (2.02-7woody1 or later), as listed in DSA-524-1. See References.
For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.
References:
- BID-10578: Rlpr msg() Function Multiple Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2004-0454: Buffer overflow in the msg function for rlpr daemon (rlprd) 2.04 allows local users to execute arbitrary code.
- DSA-524: rlpr -- several vulnerabilities
Platforms Affected:
- Debian Debian Linux 3.0
- meem rlpr 2.04
Reported:
Jun 19, 2004
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