Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in Linuxconf before 1.28r4 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long LINUXCONF_LANG environment variable, which overflows an error string that is generated.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jacques Gelinas | Linuxconf | 1.1.6r10 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-08/0304.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q3/0093.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9980.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5585ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.solucorp.qc.ca/changes.hc?projet=linuxconf&version=1.28r4
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-08/0304.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q3/0093.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9980.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5585ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.solucorp.qc.ca/changes.hc?projet=linuxconf&version=1.28r4
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1506?
CVE-2002-1506 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in Linuxconf before 1.28r4 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long LINUXCONF_LANG environment variable, which overflows an error string that is generated.
How severe is CVE-2002-1506?
CVE-2002-1506 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-1506?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jacques Gelinas Linuxconf.