PowerD Remote Format String Vulnerability
BID:16582
Info
PowerD Remote Format String Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 16582 |
| Class: | Input Validation Error |
| CVE: | |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Feb 10 2006 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Feb 12 2006 07:18PM |
| Credit: | barros and xgc of Gotfault Security are credited with the discovery of this vulnerability. |
| Vulnerable: |
PowerD PowerD 2.0.2 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
PowerD Remote Format String Vulnerability
A remote format-string vulnerability affects PowerD. The application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input data before using it in a formatted-printing function.
A remote attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code with superuser privileges, facilitating the complete compromise of an affected computer.
A remote format-string vulnerability affects PowerD. The application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input data before using it in a formatted-printing function.
A remote attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code with superuser privileges, facilitating the complete compromise of an affected computer.
Exploit / POC
PowerD Remote Format String Vulnerability
The following exploit by barros and xgc is available:
The following exploit by barros and xgc is available:
Solution / Fix
PowerD Remote Format String Vulnerability
Solution:
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]
Solution:
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]
References
PowerD Remote Format String Vulnerability
References:
References:
- Power Daemon v2.0.2 Remote Format String Exploit (Gotfault Security)
- PowerD Homepage (PowerD)