OSVDB ID: 8961

Title: Gaim encode_spaces() Function Overflow

Info

Disclosure

Aug 05, 2004

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

A local overflow exists in gaim. The encode_spaces() function fails to perform proper bounds checking resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution 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

Solution

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

Products

Rob Flynn

gaim

0.80

References

Credit

  • Sebastian Krahmer - krahmersuse.de - SuSE


Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/8961