rssh format string attack
| rssh-format-string (17831) |  High Risk |
Description:
rssh is vulnerable to a format string attack, caused by a vulnerability in the log.c file. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system with root privileges, if rssh is programmed to use chroot jail and the operating system contains a broken setuid implementation.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of rssh (2.2.2 or later), available from the rssh homepage Web site. See References.
For Gentoo Linux:
Upgrade to the latest version of rssh (2.2.2 or later), as listed in GLSA 200410-28. See References.
For other distributions:
Apply the appropriate update for your system. See References.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Sat Oct 23 2004 - 03:48:29 CDT: rssh: pizzacode security alert.
- rssh Web page: rssh homepage.
- CVE-2004-1628: Format string vulnerability in log.c in rssh before 2.2.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code.
- GLSA-200410-28: rssh: Format string vulnerability
- SA12954: rssh Logging Format String Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Gentoo Linux
- pizzashack rssh 2.2.1 and prior
Reported:
Oct 23, 2004
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