A remote overflow exists in ViRobot Linux Server. ViRobot Linux Server fails to perform proper bounds checks in the setuid cgi-bin file 'addschup' when processing the received cookie resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause arbitrary command execution via inserting commands into the root users crontab file resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Patch / RCS
Exploit:
Exploit Public,
Exploit Commercial
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
OSVDB:
Web Related
Technical
Successful exploitation requires the ability to connect to the server's webadmin port.
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, the vendor has released a patch to address this vulnerability.
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