Canna Server Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:6351

Info

Canna Server Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 6351
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2002-1158
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Dec 10 2002 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 11 2009 07:16PM
Credit: Discovery of this vulnerability is credited to hsj and AIDA Shinra.
Vulnerable: Canna Canna 3.5 b2
+ Caldera OpenLinux Server 3.1.1
+ Caldera OpenLinux Workstation 3.1.1
- Redhat Linux 8.0
- Redhat Linux 7.3
- Redhat Linux 7.2
- Redhat Linux 7.1
Not Vulnerable: Canna Canna 3.6
- Redhat Linux 8.0
- Redhat Linux 7.3
- Redhat Linux 7.2
- Redhat Linux 7.1

Discussion

Canna Server Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

A buffer overflow vulnerability has been discovered in Canna server. By triggering this condition it may be possible for a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with 'bin' level privileges.

It should be noted that Canna is typically installed only when Japanese language support is enabled.

Precise technical details regarding this vulnerability are not yet known. This BID will be updated as more information becomes available.

Exploit / POC

Canna Server Local 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

Canna Server Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
RedHat has released a security advisory (RHSA-2002:246-18) containing fixes which address this issue.

Gentoo has released an advisory and fix for this issue. Please see the attached advisory for details on obtaining and applying fixes.

Fixes:


Canna Canna 3.5 b2

References

Canna Server Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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