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Family: Gain root remotely --> Category: destructive_attack

SysV /bin/login buffer overflow (rlogin) Vulnerability Scan


Vulnerability Scan Summary
Attempts to overflow /bin/login

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test

The remote /bin/login seems to crash when it receives too many
environment variables.

A possible hacker may use this flaw to gain a root shell on this system.

See also : http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2001-34.html
Solution : Contact your vendor for a patch (or read the CERT advisory)
Threat Level: High

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