Rlpr msg() Function Multiple Vulnerabilities

BID:10578

Info

Rlpr msg() Function Multiple Vulnerabilities

Bugtraq ID: 10578
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2004-0393
CVE-2004-0454
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jun 19 2004 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 12 2009 05:16AM
Credit: The format string issue was discovered by [email protected]. The buffer overflow issue was disclosed by Debian.
Vulnerable: rlpr rlpr 2.0 4
rlpr rlpr 2.0 3
rlpr rlpr 2.0 2
rlpr rlpr 2.0 1
rlpr rlpr 2.0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Rlpr msg() Function Multiple Vulnerabilities

It is reported that rlpr is prone to multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities can allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code in order to gain unauthorized access.

The application is affected by a format string vulnerability. This vulnerability presents itself due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data through the 'msg()' function.

The 'msg()' function is also affected by a buffer overflow vulnerability. This issue occurs due to insufficient boundary checking and may also be exploited to gain unauthorized access to a vulnerable computer.

rlpr versions 2.04 and prior are affected by these issues.

Exploit / POC

Rlpr msg() Function Multiple Vulnerabilities

CORE has developed a working commercial exploit for their IMPACT
product. This exploit is not otherwise publicly available or known
to be circulating in the wild.

An exploit has been provided by [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Rlpr msg() Function Multiple Vulnerabilities

Solution:
Debian has released an advisory (DSA 524-1) to address these issues. Please see the referenced advisory for more information about obtaining fixes.

Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches 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]>.


rlpr rlpr 2.0 2

References

Rlpr msg() Function Multiple Vulnerabilities

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