ELOG elogd.c unspecified log file buffer overflow
| elog-elogd-log-bo (24705) |  High Risk |
Description:
ELOG is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking by elogd.c. By sending a request using unspecified variables when writing to log files, 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.
- BID-16579: ELOG Web Logbook Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2006-0598: Buffer overflow in elogd.c in elog before 2.5.7 r1558-4 allows attackers to execute code via unspecified variables, when writing to the log file.
- DSA-967: elog -- several vulnerabilities
Reported:
Feb 10, 2006
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