Title: qmailadmin qmailadmin.c PATH_INFO Environment Variable Local Overflow
Info
Disclosure
Feb 20, 2006
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
A local overflow exists in qmailadmin. The program fails to properly check input reveived from the PATH_INFO environment variable resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause the execution of arbitrary code resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified,
Vendor Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 1.2.10 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.