QmailAdmin qmailadmin.c PATH_INFO buffer overflow
| qmailadmin-qmailadmin-bo (25065) |  High Risk |
Description:
QmailAdmin is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking in qmailadmin.c. By setting an overly long PATH_INFO environment variable using a specially-crafted URL, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of QmailAdmin (stable version 1.2.10 or later), available from the Inter7 Web site. See References.
For Gentoo Linux:
Refer to Gentoo Linux Security Announcement GLSA 200611-15 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
References:
- Inter7 Web site: Inter7 : Bringing You Advanced Internet Technologies : QMAILADMIN.
- SourceForge.net: Files: QmailAdmin - Fire Release Notes and Changelog - Release Name: 1.2.10.
- BID-16994: Inter7 QmailAdmin PATH_INFO Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2006-1141: Buffer overflow in qmailadmin.c in QmailAdmin before 1.2.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long PATH_INFO environment variable.
- GLSA-200611-15: qmailAdmin: Buffer overflow
- OSVDB ID: 23705: qmailadmin qmailadmin.c PATH_INFO Environment Variable Local Overflow
- SA19262: QmailAdmin "PATH_INFO" Handling Buffer Overflow
- VUPEN/ADV-2006-0852: QmailAdmin PATH_INFO Variable Handling Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Gentoo Linux
- Inter7 QmailAdmin prior 1.2.10
Reported:
Mar 06, 2006
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