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Mtr "split_redraw()" Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA30312
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Release Date:
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2008-05-20
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Last Update:
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2008-05-21
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Popularity:
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3,130 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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System access
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Where:
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From local network
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | mtr 0.x
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| Advisory Content (Page 1 of 3) | [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] | |
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Description:
Adam Zabrocki has discovered a vulnerability in Mtr, which potentially can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's system.
The vulnerability is caused due to a boundary error within the "split_redraw()" function in split.c. This can be exploited to cause a stack-based buffer overflow via a specially crafted resolved hostname.
Successful exploitation may allow execution of arbitrary code, but requires that the attacker controls the DNS server used by the victim, and that the "-p" (or "--split") command line option is used.
The vulnerability is confirmed in version 0.72. Prior versions may also be affected.
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