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Debian update for bsdgames
Secunia Advisory: SA19687
Release Date: 2006-04-17
Popularity: 7,115 views

Critical:
Not critical
Impact: Privilege escalation
Where: Local system
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Debian GNU/Linux 3.0
Debian GNU/Linux 3.1

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Description:
Debian has issued an update for bsdgames. This fixes a vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain escalated privileges.

The vulnerability is caused due to a boundary error in the "sail" game when handling player names. This can be exploited via an overly long player name to cause a buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with "games" group privileges.

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