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Family: Gain a shell remotely --> Category: destructive_attack
/bin/login overflow exploitation Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Attempts to log into the remote host
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
It is possible to execute arbitrary commands on the remote host.
Description :
The remote implementation of the /bin/login utility, used when authenticating
a user via telnet or rsh contains an overflow which allows a possible hacker to
gain a shell on this host, without even sending a shell code.
A possible hacker may use this flaw to log in as any user (except root) on the
remote host.
Solution :
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2001-34.html
Threat Level:
Critical / CVSS Base Score : 10
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:C/A:C/I:C/B:N)
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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