FAR long path name buffer overflow
| far-long-path-bo (11293) |  High Risk |
Description:
FAR is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking of file path names. By requesting a file with an overly long path, a local attacker could overflow a buffer and cause FAR to crash, and possibly execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges.
Platforms Affected:
- Eugene Roshal, FAR 1.70beta4 and prior
Remedy:
No remedy available as of November 29, 2008.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Tue Feb 11 2003 - 04:13:59 CST , SECURITY.NNOV: Far buffer overflow at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-02/0133.html.
- RARLAB Web site, FAR manager at http://www.rarlab.com/far_manager.htm.
- BID-6822: RARLAB FAR File Manager Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2003-1445: Stack-based buffer overflow in Far Manager 1.70beta1 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long pathname.
Reported:
Feb 11, 2003
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