5477 : GNU findutils locate Memory Write Privilege Escalation
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2001-08-01

Description

A local buffer overflow exists in the GNU findutils locate command. The locate command fails to check input in the old locate database format resulting in a potential buffer overflow. With a specially crafted entry in such a database file, an attacker can cause execution of code resulting in a loss of confidentiality and integrity.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality, Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Public

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.

Products

GNU	findutils	4.0
		4.1

References

CVE ID: 2001-1036 (see also: NVD)
Exploit Database: 21043
Bugtraq ID: 3127
ISS X-Force ID: 6932
Other Advisory URL: http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/200991

Credit

Josh Smith - joshviper.falcon-networks.com -

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 7.2
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2003-12-31 | Disagree?

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