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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 root remotely >> LCDproc buffer overflow Vulnerability Assessment Details
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LCDproc buffer overflow |
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LCDproc version check Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment Summary : A buffer overflow in the remote LCDproc server may permit a possible hacker to execute arbitrary code on the remote host. Description : The remote LCDproc service is vulnerable to a buffer overflow vulnerability when processing commands received from the network due to a lack of bound checks. A possible hacker may exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code on the remote host, with the rights of the LCDproc process (usually, nobody). Solution : Upgrade to LCDproc 0.4.1 or newer 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: 1131 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 Tenable Network Security |
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