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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Gentoo Local Security Checks >> [GLSA-200410-08] ncompress: Buffer overflow Vulnerability Assessment Details
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[GLSA-200410-08] ncompress: Buffer overflow |
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ncompress: Buffer overflow Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200410-08 (ncompress: Buffer overflow) compress and uncompress do not properly check bounds on command line options, including the filename. Large parameters would trigger a buffer overflow. Impact By supplying a carefully crafted filename or other option, a possible hacker could execute arbitrary code on the system. A local attacker could only execute code with his own rights, but since compress and uncompress are called by various daemon programs, this might also permit a remote attacker to execute code with the rights of the daemon making use of ncompress. Workaround There is no known workaround at this time. References: http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/176363 Solution: All ncompress users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge sync # emerge -pv ">=app-arch/ncompress-4.2.4-r1" # emerge ">=app-arch/ncompress-4.2.4-r1" Network Security Threat Level: Medium Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: (C) 2005 Michel Arboi |
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