policyd W_Read Function Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:24899

Info

policyd W_Read Function Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 24899
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2007-3791
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jul 11 2007 12:00AM
Updated: Sep 04 2007 08:31PM
Credit: Raphael Marichez is credited with the discovery of this vulnerability.
Vulnerable: policyd policyd 1.80
Not Vulnerable: policyd policyd 1.81

Discussion

policyd W_Read Function Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

The policyd daemon is prone to a remote buffer-overflow vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary machine code in the context of the affected server. Failed exploit attempts will likely crash the server, denying service to legitimate users.

Versions prior to policyd 1.81 are affected.

Exploit / POC

policyd W_Read Function Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

Solution / Fix

policyd W_Read Function Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released policyd 1.81 to address this vulnerability. Please see the vendor references for more information.


policyd policyd 1.80

References

policyd W_Read Function Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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