RedHat Linux Less Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:12753

Info

RedHat Linux Less Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 12753
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2005-0086
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Mar 08 2005 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 12 2009 10:56AM
Credit: Victor Ashik is credited with the discovery of this issue.
Vulnerable: Redhat Linux 9.0 i386
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

RedHat Linux Less Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

A remote, client-side buffer overflow vulnerability affects RedHat Linux less. This issue is due to a failure of the application to securely copy file data into finite process buffers.

An attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of an unsuspecting user.

Exploit / POC

RedHat Linux Less Remote Buffer Overflow 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

RedHat Linux Less Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Fedora Legacy has released advisory FLSA:2404 dealing with this issue. Please see the referenced advisory for more information.


Redhat Linux 9.0 i386

References

RedHat Linux Less Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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