Title: YardRadius process_menu() Function Remote Overflow
Info
Disclosure
Nov 27, 2004
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
A remote overflow exists in YardRadius. The process_menu() function contains a boundary error resulting in a stack overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution with root privileges resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 1.0.21 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.