OSVDB ID: 17320

Title: ViRobot Linux Server addschup Cookie Field Remote Overflow

Info

Disclosure

Jun 15, 2005

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Jun 15, 2005

Solution

Unknown

Description

A remote overflow exists in ViRobot Linux Server. ViRobot Linux Server fails to perform proper bounds checks in the setuid cgi-bin file 'addschup' when processing the received cookie resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause arbitrary command execution via inserting commands into the root users crontab file resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, the vendor has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products

HAURI Inc.

ViRobot Linux Server

2.0

References

Credit

  • Kevin Finisterre - kfBrand New Doo Doodigitalmunition.com -


Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/36218