Caldera OpenServer MMDF buffer overflow
| openserver-mmdf-bo (16738) |  High Risk |
Description:
SCO (Caldera) OpenServer is vulnerable to multiple buffer overflows in the MMDF (Multi-channel Memo Distribution Facility) package. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to overflow a buffer and possibly execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the system to crash.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Upgrade to the appropriate fixed binaries, as listed in SCO Security Advisory SCOSA-2004.7. See References.
References:
- SCO Security Advisory SCOSA-2004.7: OpenServer 5.0.6 OpenServer 5.0.7 : MMDF Various buffer overflows and other security issues.
- BID-10758: SCO Multi-channel Memorandum Distribution Facility Multiple Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2004-0510: Multiple buffer overflows in MMDF on OpenServer 5.0.6 and 5.0.7, and possibly other operating systems, may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated via the execmail program.
Platforms Affected:
- SCO Caldera OpenServer 5.0.6
- SCO Caldera OpenServer 5.0.7
Reported:
Jul 19, 2004
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