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.