7616 : CGIWrap msgs.c Format String Privilege Escalation
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Disclosure

Apr 23, 2003

Discovery

Unknown

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Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

According to the advisory, CGIWrap contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered due to the 'printf()' function in the 'msgs.c' file, which is apparently used incorrectly and may could allow an attacker to gain access to root privileges, resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unavailable
OSVDB: Myth/Fake

Solution

According to the vendor, the adivsory is a result of a false positive due to misunderstanding the source code.

Products

Nathan Neulinger
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CGIWrap
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3.7.1

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