Osiris Logging.C Format String Vulnerability

BID:19213

CVE-2006-3120 |

Info

Osiris Logging.C Format String Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 19213
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2006-3120
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jul 28 2006 12:00AM
Updated: Sep 19 2006 08:46PM
Credit: Ulf Warhammer and Max Vozeler are credited with the discovery of this vulnerability.
Vulnerable: Shmoo Osiris 4.2
Shmoo Osiris 4.0.6
Debian Linux 3.1 sparc
Debian Linux 3.1 s/390
Debian Linux 3.1 ppc
Debian Linux 3.1 mipsel
Debian Linux 3.1 mips
Debian Linux 3.1 m68k
Debian Linux 3.1 ia-64
Debian Linux 3.1 ia-32
Debian Linux 3.1 hppa
Debian Linux 3.1 arm
Debian Linux 3.1 amd64
Debian Linux 3.1 alpha
Debian Linux 3.1
Not Vulnerable: Shmoo Osiris 4.2.1

Discussion

Osiris Logging.C Format String Vulnerability

Osiris is prone to a format-string vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input before using it in a formatted-printing function.

A successful exploit could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or to crash the application.

Version 4.2.0 is vulnerable to this issue; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

Osiris Logging.C Format String Vulnerability

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

Solution / Fix

Osiris Logging.C Format String Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released version 4.2.1 to address this issue. Please refer to the vendor's home page for more information.


Shmoo Osiris 4.0.6

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Osiris Logging.C Format String Vulnerability

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