OSVDB ID: 5933 Title: Digital Unix NetWorker nsralist Local Overflow |
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A local overflow exists in Digital NetWorker. The nsralist program fails to perform proper boundary checking resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, a malicious user could gain root privileges, resulting in a loss of integrity. |
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Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation Impact: Loss of Integrity Exploit: Exploit Available Disclosure: OSVDB Verified |
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Upgrade to version 5.2 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds. |
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raven.genome.washington.edu -