18597 : Lantonix Secure Console Server edituser Local Overflow
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6 months ago

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Disclosure
Aug 05, 2005

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Aug 05, 2005

Solution
Unknown

Description

 A local buffer overflow exists in the "edituser" comand on Lantronix console servers. The "edituser" command fails to check its command line arguments resulting in a stack overflow. With a specially crafted argument, an attacker can gain administrative privileges resulting in a full compromise.

Classification

 Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

 Upgrade to firmware version 4.4.1 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products
Lantronix
Watch-list
Lantronix Secure Console Server SCS820
Watch-list
 4.3
Lantronix Secure Console Server SCS1620
Watch-list
 4.3
Lantronix Secure Console Server SCS3205
Watch-list
 4.3
Lantronix Secure Console Server SCS4805
Watch-list
 4.3

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  • c0ntex - c0ntexBrand New Doo Dooopen-security.org - Open Security Group

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