high7.2Public exploit code
CVE-2002-1503
Buffer overflow in Automatic File Distributor (AFD) 1.2.14 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a long MON_WORK_DIR environment variable or -w…
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- AFD 1.2.x - Working Directory Local Buffer Overflow / Local Privilege Escalation2002-09-04 · local · unix · Verified
Impact
Buffer overflow in Automatic File Distributor (AFD) 1.2.14 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a long MON_WORK_DIR environment variable or -w (workdir) argument to (1) afd, (2) afdcmd, (3) afd_ctrl, (4) init_afd, (5) mafd, (6) mon_ctrl, (7) show_olog, or (8) udc.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Afd | Afd | Versions 1.2, 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.2.4, 1.2.5 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0029.html
- http://www.dwd.de/AFD/txt/CHANGES
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10036.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5626
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0029.html
- http://www.dwd.de/AFD/txt/CHANGES
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10036.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5626