A remote/local overflow exists in rlpr. The msg() function fails to properly check bounds resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can execute arbitrary code with the privileges of either the rlprd process or root, resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required,
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 2.05 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. In addition, Debian has released a patch to address this vulnerability.
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