Description
Buffer overflow in the wmcdplay CD player program for the WindowMaker desktop allows local users to gain root privileges via a long parameter.
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 2
- Sam Hawker wmcdplay 1.0 beta1-2 - Local Buffer Overflow (2) EDB-19803 · local · Mar 13, 2000 · verified
- Sam Hawker wmcdplay 1.0 beta1-2 - Local Buffer Overflow (1) EDB-19802 · local · Mar 11, 2000 · verified
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References
- 20000311 TESO advisory -- wmcdplay mailing-list
- 1047 vdb-entry