ELOG cmd or mode buffer overflow
| elog-cmd-mode-bo (24703) |  High Risk |
Description:
ELOG is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking of a URL. By sending a URL request containing an overly long cmd or mode parameter, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and possibly execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the application to crash..
Platforms Affected:
- Debian, Debian Linux 3.1
- Stefan Ritt, Elog Web Logbook 2.6.0-beta4
Remedy:
For Debian GNU/Linux:
Refer to DSA-967-1 for patch or upgrade information. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- ELOG download page, ELOG download page at http://midas.psi.ch/elog/download.html.
- Full-Disclosure Mailing List, 2005-12-19 10:10:29, elogd 2.6.0 overflow at http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=full-disclosure&m=113498708213563&w=2.
- BID-15932: ELOG Web Logbook Multiple Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2005-4439: Buffer overflow in ELOG elogd 2.6.0-beta4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a URL with a long (1) cmd or (2) mode parameter.
- DSA-967: elog -- several vulnerabilities
- OSVDB ID: 21844: ELOG Multiple Parameter Overflow DoS
- SA18124: ELOG Long Parameter Value Denial of Service Vulnerability
- SECTRACK ID: 1015379: ELOG elogd Can Be Crashed By Remote Users
- VUPEN/ADV-2005-3000: ELOG cmd and mode Parameters Denial of Service Vulnerability
Reported:
Feb 10, 2006
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