Abuse -net command-line argument buffer overflow
| abuse-net-command-bo (10519) |  High Risk |
Description:
Abuse is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking of command-line arguments. By sending an overly long argument to Abuse using the -net command line option, a local attacker could overflow a buffer and execute code on the system with root privileges.
Platforms Affected:
- Crack dot Com, Abuse 2.00
Remedy:
No remedy available as of November 29, 2008.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
References:
- iDEFENSE Security Advisory 11.01.02, Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Abuse at http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=43.
- BID-6094: Abuse Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-1250: Buffer overflow in Abuse 2.00 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via a long -net command line argument.
Reported:
Oct 31, 2002
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