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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-200410-13] BNC: Input validation flaw Vulnerability Assessment Details
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[GLSA-200410-13] BNC: Input validation flaw |
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BNC: Input validation flaw Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200410-13 (BNC: Input validation flaw) A flaw exists in the input parsing of BNC where part of the sbuf_getmsg() function handles the backspace character incorrectly. Impact A remote user could issue commands using fake authentication credentials and possibly gain access to scripts running on the client side. Workaround There is no known workaround at this time. References: http://www.gotbnc.com/changes.html#2.8.9 Solution: All BNC users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge sync # emerge -pv ">=net-irc/bnc-2.8.9" # emerge ">=net-irc/bnc-2.8.9" Network Security Threat Level: Medium Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: (C) 2005 Michel Arboi |
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