Title: log2mail printlog() Message Logging Format String
Info
Disclosure
Jun 07, 2004
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Jun 03, 2004
Solution
Unknown
Description
log2mail contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to execute arbitrary code on the system. This issue is due to a format string error in the "printlog()" function. By logging a crafted message via the syslog function, a local attacker can execute arbitrary code with the privilege of the log2mail process, which is typically a member of group 'adm', resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required,
Local / Remote,
Context Dependent
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Debian has released a patch to address this vulnerability.