Title: Sympa src/queue.c queue Utility Local Overflow
Info
Disclosure
Feb 11, 2005
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
A local overflow exists in Sympa Mailing List manager. Sympa fails to a boundary error in the queue utility when processing command line arguments resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause execution of arbitrary code resulting in a loss of confidentality and/or availability.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Confidentiality,
Loss of Integrity
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 4.1.3 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.