298 : BSD in.talkd+antiflash DNS Hostfield Arbitrary Command Execution
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6 months ago

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Disclosure
Mar 11, 1995

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Mar 11, 1995

Solution
Unknown

Description

 BSD contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when a malicious attacker adds an arbitrary command to his or her DNS hostfield before initiating talk with a user on a target system. This flaw may lead to a loss of integrity.

Classification

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

Technical

 This vulnerability is only present when the anti-flash talkd replacement is installed.

Solution

 Currently, there are no known upgrades or patches to correct this issue. It is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround: remove or disable the anti-flash talkd replacement.

Products
BSDI
Watch-list
BSD
Watch-list
 Unknown or Unspecified

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  • Julian Assange - proffBrand New Doo Doosuburbia.apana.org.au -

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