WMCube/GDK object file buffer overflow
| wmcubegdk-object-file-bo (7720) |  High Risk |
Description:
WMCube/GDK is vulnerable to a buffer overflow in the object file limits. By specifying an object file greater than 64 bytes or more using the -o argument, a local attacker can overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Platforms Affected:
- timecop, WMCube/GDK 0.98
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of WMCube/GDK (0.98p2 or later), available from the Specific Phone Systems Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Mon Dec 17 2001 - 17:13:39 CST, New Advisory + Exploit at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-12/0179.html.
- BugTraq Mailing List, Tue Dec 18 2001 - 07:54:34 CST, wmcube-gdk is vulnerable to a local exploit at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-12/0193.html.
- Specific Phone Systems Web site, WMCube / GDK at http://www.ne.jp/asahi/linux/timecop/#wmcube.
- BID-3706: WMCube/GDK Object File Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2001-1201: Buffer overflow in wmcube-gdk for WMCube/GDK 0.98 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via long lines in the object description file.
Reported:
Dec 17, 2001
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