Title: Lantonix Secure Console Server edituser Local Overflow
Info
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.