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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 >> Gain a shell remotely >> GpsDrive friendsd Format String Vulnerability Vulnerability Assessment Details
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GpsDrive friendsd Format String Vulnerability |
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Checks for format string vulnerability in GpsDrive friendsd Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment Summary : The remote server is affected by a format string vulnerability. Description : The remote host is running a GpsDrive friendsd server, which records the positions of friends on a map. The version of friendsd installed on the remote host is affected by a format string vulnerability. A possible hacker can leverage this issue using a specially-crafted packet to crash the server and possibly execute code on the remote host subject to the rights under which the server runs. See also : http://www.digitalmunition.com/DMA%5B2005-1104a%5D.txt http://s2.selwerd.nl/~dirk-jan/gpsdrive/archive/msg05017.html Solution : Upgrade to 2.10pre3-cvs or later. Network Security Threat Level: High / CVSS Base Score : 7 (AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:P/A:P/I:P/B:N) Networks Security ID: 15319 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 Tenable Network Security |
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