23705 : qmailadmin qmailadmin.c PATH_INFO Environment Variable Local Overflow
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about 1 year ago

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90%

Disclosure

Feb 20, 2006

Discovery

Unknown

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Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

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Description

A local overflow exists in qmailadmin. The program fails to properly check input reveived from the PATH_INFO environment variable resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause the execution of arbitrary code resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 1.2.10 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Inter7 Internet Technologies, Inc.
Watch-list
qmailadmin
Watch-list
1.2.9

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