Freesweep Buffer Overflows Let Local Users Obtain 'games' Group Privileges
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SecurityTracker Alert ID: 1007829 |
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SecurityTracker URL: http://securitytracker.com/id/1007829
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CVE Reference:
CAN-2003-0828
(Links to External Site)
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Date: Sep 29 2003
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Impact:
Execution of arbitrary code via local system, User access via local system
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Description:
Some buffer overflow vulnerabilities were reported in the Freesweep game software. A local user may be able to obtain elevated privileges on the system.
It is reported that a local user can set certain environment variables to a specially crafted value and then invoke freesweep to execute arbitrary code. Because freesweep is configured with set group id (setgid) 'games' group privileges, a local user can obtain 'games' group privileges.
From code inspection, it appears that the HOME and USER environment variables are affected.
Steve Kemp is credited with discovery.
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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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Cause:
Boundary error
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Underlying OS:
Linux (Any), UNIX (Any)
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Message History:
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Source Message Contents
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Date: Sun, 28 Sep 2003 20:55:41 -0400
Subject: CAN-2003-0828
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CVE: CAN-2003-0828
Debian reported that Steve Kemp discovered a buffer overflow in the freesweep game. The
buffer overflow reportedly occurs when processing certain environment variables.
A local user can exploit the flaw to gain gid 'games'.
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