high7.2Public exploit code
CVE-2002-1506
Buffer overflow in Linuxconf before 1.28r4 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long LINUXCONF_LANG environment variable, which overflows an erro…
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Linuxconf 1.1.x/1.2.x - Local Environment Variable Buffer Overflow (3)2002-08-28 · local · linux · Verified
- Linuxconf 1.1.x/1.2.x - Local Environment Variable Buffer Overflow (2)2002-08-28 · local · linux · Verified
- Linuxconf 1.1.x/1.2.x - Local Environment Variable Buffer Overflow (1)2002-08-28 · local · linux · Verified
Impact
Buffer overflow in Linuxconf before 1.28r4 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long LINUXCONF_LANG environment variable, which overflows an error string that is generated.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jacques Gelinas | Linuxconf | Versions 1.1.6r10, 1.1.7, 1.1.8, 1.1.9r1, 1.1.9r2, 1.2 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-08/0304.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q3/0093.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9980.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5585
- http://www.solucorp.qc.ca/changes.hc?projet=linuxconf&version=1.28r4
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-08/0304.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q3/0093.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9980.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5585
- http://www.solucorp.qc.ca/changes.hc?projet=linuxconf&version=1.28r4