ELM -f or -s argument long string buffer overflow
| elm-long-string-bo (6151) |  High Risk |
Description:
Electronic Mail for Unix (ELM) is vulnerable to a buffer overflow. A local attacker could send a long string using the -f or -s argument to overflow a buffer. This vulnerability could allow the user to execute code with privileges of the mail user.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest stable version ELM (2.5.3 or later), available for download from ELM Web site. See References.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Tue Feb 13 2001 - 06:36:02 CST: elm 2.5 PL3 exploit.
- ELM Web site: ELM - Electronic Mail for UNIX.
- SecuriTeam Mailing List, UNIX focus 12 Mar 2001: HP-UX 11 elm -s Vulnerability allows local account compromise.
- BID-2403: Elm Alternative-Folder Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Elm Development Group ELM 2.5.3
- HP HP-UX 11.00
Reported:
Feb 13, 2001
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