Description
Buffer overflow in LCDproc allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via the screen_add command.
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 1
- LCDProc 0.4 - Remote Buffer Overflow EDB-19868 · remote · Apr 23, 2000 · verified
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References
- 7829 third-party-advisory
- 1131 vdb-entry
- GLSA-200301-07 vendor-advisory
- lcdproc-remote-overflow(4315) vdb-entry
- 20000420 Remote vulnerability in LCDproc 0.4 mailing-list