4842 : UpClient upclient Local Overflow
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7 months ago

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Disclosure
May 27, 2003

Discovery
May 23, 2003

Dates

Exploit
May 27, 2003

Solution
Unknown

Description

 The UpTime Project client contains a flaw that may allow a local user to gain elevated privileges. The issue is due to a flaw in the 'uptime' utility not properly sanitizing input to the "-p" switch. If an attacker provides a specially crafted request, they may overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code with kmem privileges.

Classification

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

Solution

 Upgrade to version 5.0b8 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products
Uptimes Project
Watch-list
Uptime
Watch-list
 5.0b7

References

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  • Gino Thomas - g.thomasBrand New Doo Doonux-acid.org - nux-acid

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