15493 : GLD gld.conf Format String
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Last Modified
9 months ago

Percent Complete
100%

Disclosure
Apr 12, 2005

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Unknown

Description

 GLD contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when user-supplied data from gld.conf is not properly validated and is passed to a syslog() call without the appropriate format string specifier. This flaw may lead to a loss of Confidentiality, Integrity and/or Availability.

Classification

 Location: Local Access Required, Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

 Upgrade to version 1.5 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products
Gasmi.net
Watch-list
Gld
Watch-list
 1.4
1.3

References

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Nessus

 18043

Credit
  • dong-houn yoU - xploitBrand New Doo Doohackermail.com - INetCop Security

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