Xconq Game USER Environment Variable Buffer Overflow Lets Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges
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SecurityTracker Alert ID: 1007315 |
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SecurityTracker URL: http://securitytracker.com/id/1007315
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CVE Reference:
CAN-2003-0607
(Links to External Site)
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Updated: Mar 10 2004
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Original Entry Date: Jul 28 2003
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Impact:
Execution of arbitrary code via local system, User access via local system
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Version(s): Tested on 7.3.3, 7.4.1
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Description:
A buffer overflow vulnerability was reported in the Xconq game. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the system.
Secunia reported that a local user can set a specially crafted value for the 'USER' environment variable to trigger an overflow in the make_default_player_spec() function. A local user can execute arbitrary code with 'games' group privileges, according to the report.
Steve Kemp is credited with reporting this flaw.
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Impact:
A local user can execute arbitrary code with 'games' group privileges.
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Solution:
No solution was available at the time of this entry.
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Vendor URL: sources.redhat.com/xconq/ (Links to External Site)
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Cause:
Boundary error
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Underlying OS:
Linux (Any), UNIX (Any)
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