Title: samhain sh_hash_compdata() Function NULL Pointer Dereference DoS
Info
Disclosure
Nov 08, 2004
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
samhain contains a flaw that may allow a local denial of service. The problem is that the sh_hash_compdata() function fails to perform proper bounds checking resulting in a possible NULL-pointer being referenced, which may allow a malicious user to crash the application. No further details have been provided.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Denial of Service
Impact:
Loss of Availability
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 2.0.2 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.