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GNU Radius "sqllog()" Format String Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA23087
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Release Date:
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2006-11-27
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Popularity:
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6,017 views
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Critical:
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Highly critical
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Impact:
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System access
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | GNU Radius 1.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2006-4181
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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in GNU Radius, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system.
The vulnerability is caused due to a format string error within the "sqllog()" function and can be exploited by sending specially crafted strings containing format specifiers.
Successful exploitation allows execution of arbitrary code, but requires that GNU Radius is compiled with SQL support and SQL accounting is enabled.
The vulnerability is reported in versions 1.2 and 1.3. Prior versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Update to version 1.4.
Provided and/or discovered by:
Discovered by an anonymous person and reported via iDefense Labs.
Original Advisory:
iDefense Labs:
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=443
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