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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-200410-26] socat: Format string vulnerability Vulnerability Assessment Details
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[GLSA-200410-26] socat: Format string vulnerability |
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socat: Format string vulnerability Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200410-26 (socat: Format string vulnerability) socat contains a syslog() based format string vulnerablility in the '_msg()' function of 'error.c'. Exploitation of this bug is only possible when socat is run with the '-ly' option, causing it to log messages to syslog. Impact Remote exploitation is possible when socat is used as a HTTP proxy client and connects to a malicious server. Local privilege escalation can be achieved when socat listens on a UNIX domain socket. Potential execution of arbitrary code with the rights of the socat process is possible with both local and remote exploitations. Workaround Disable logging to syslog by not using the '-ly' option when starting socat. References: http://www.dest-unreach.org/socat/advisory/socat-adv-1.html Solution: All socat users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-misc/socat-1.4.0.3" Network Security Threat Level: Medium Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: (C) 2005 Michel Arboi |
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