OSVDB ID: 19253

Title: HOCR -i Parameter Local Overflow

Info

Disclosure

Sep 04, 2005

Discovery

Sep 03, 2005

Dates

Exploit

Sep 04, 2005

Solution

Unknown

Description

A local overflow exists in HOCR. The library fails to perform proper bounds checking resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request containing an overly long string to the -i parameter, a malicious user can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

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

Solution

Upgrade to version 0.4.5a or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Yaacov Zamir

HOCR

0.4.5

References

Credit

  • Ido Kanner - idokBrand New Doo Doobeyondsecurity.com -


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