20280 : SETI@home setiathome Command Line Local Overflow
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4 months ago

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Disclosure
Dec 02, 2001

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Dec 02, 2001

Solution
Unknown

Description

 A local overflow exists in SETI@home. The application fails to perform proper bounds checking resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request containing an overly long string to the 'socks_server', 'socks_user' and/or 'socks_passwd' command line options, 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

Technical

 This flaw is only exploitable if the application is installed with SUID privileges.

Solution

 Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.

Products
University of California
Watch-list
SETI@home
Watch-list
 3.03

References

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  • Joe Testa - joetestaBrand New Doo Doohushmail.com - Personal page

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