Description
Buffer overflow in tt_printf function of rxvt 2.6.2 allows local users to gain privileges via a long (1) -T or (2) -name argument.
Public exploits
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Exploit-DB 1
- Rxvt 2.6.1/2.6.2 - Local Buffer Overflow EDB-20928 · local · Jun 15, 2001 · verified
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References
- 2878 vdb-entry
- MDKSA-2001:060 vendor-advisory
- 20010615 Rxvt vulnerability mailing-list
- rxvt-ttprintf-bo(6701) vdb-entry
- DSA-062 vendor-advisory
- IMNX-2001-70-028-01 vendor-advisory