Cscope contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to execute arbitrary code. The issue is triggered when a boundary error occurs within the parsing of file lists or the expansion of environment variables. It is possible that the flaw may allow the attacker to cause stack-based buffer overflow by using specially crafted 'cscope.lists' files or directories resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, the vendor has released a patch to address this vulnerability.