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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200611-15] qmailAdmin: Buffer overflow Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
qmailAdmin: Buffer overflow
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200611-15
(qmailAdmin: Buffer overflow)
qmailAdmin fails to properly handle the "PATH_INFO" variable in
qmailadmin.c. The PATH_INFO is a standard CGI environment variable
filled with user supplied data.
Impact
A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending
qmailAdmin a maliciously crafted URL that could lead to the execution
of arbitrary code with the permissions of the user running qmailAdmin.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2006-1141
Solution:
All qmailAdmin users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-mail/qmailadmin-1.2.10"
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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