Michael Krax log2mail Log File Writing Format String Vulnerability

BID:10460

Info

Michael Krax log2mail Log File Writing Format String Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 10460
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Jun 03 2004 12:00AM
Updated: Jun 03 2004 12:00AM
Credit: Disclosure of this issue is credited to [email protected].
Vulnerable: log2mail log2mail 0.2.5 .2
+ Debian Linux 3.0 sparc
 + Debian Linux 3.0 s/390
 + Debian Linux 3.0 ppc
 + Debian Linux 3.0 mipsel
 + Debian Linux 3.0 mips
 + Debian Linux 3.0 m68k
 + Debian Linux 3.0 ia-64
 + Debian Linux 3.0 ia-32
 + Debian Linux 3.0 hppa
 + Debian Linux 3.0 arm
 + Debian Linux 3.0 alpha
 + Debian Linux 3.0
log2mail log2mail 0.2.5 .1
log2mail log2mail 0.2.5 .0
+ Debian Linux 3.0 sparc
 + Debian Linux 3.0 s/390
 + Debian Linux 3.0 ppc
 + Debian Linux 3.0 mipsel
 + Debian Linux 3.0 mips
 + Debian Linux 3.0 m68k
 + Debian Linux 3.0 ia-64
 + Debian Linux 3.0 ia-32
 + Debian Linux 3.0 hppa
 + Debian Linux 3.0 arm
 + Debian Linux 3.0 alpha
 + Debian Linux 3.0
log2mail log2mail 0.2.2 .2
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Michael Krax log2mail Log File Writing Format String Vulnerability

Michael Krax log2mail is reported prone to a log file writing format string vulnerability. This issue is due to a failure of the application to properly implement a formatted string function.

This vulnerability will ultimately allow for execution of arbitrary code on a system running the affected software. This would occur in the security context of the user invoking the vulnerable application; typically the 'log2mail' user with group 'adm'.

Exploit / POC

Michael Krax log2mail Log File Writing Format String Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

Solution / Fix

Michael Krax log2mail Log File Writing Format String Vulnerability

Solution:
Debian has issued advisory DSA 513-1 dealing with this issue. Please see the referenced advisory for more information.


log2mail log2mail 0.2.5 .2

References

Michael Krax log2mail Log File Writing Format String Vulnerability

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