6407 : xpcd/libpcd Image Error Overflow
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7 months ago

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90%

Disclosure

May 22, 2004

Discovery

May 22, 2004

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

A local overflow exists in xpcd. The pcd_open function fails to validate user input resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker 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 Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

The author has ceased development on xpcd. Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.

Products

Gerd Knorr
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xpcd
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