Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the comprexx function for ncompress 4.2.4 and earlier, when used in situations that cross security boundaries (such as FTP server), may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | ncompress | 4.2.4-15 | — |
| Debian 13 | ncompress | 4.2.4-15 | — |
| Debian 12 | ncompress | 4.2.4-15 | — |
References
- GLSA-200410-08 vendor-advisory
- 20010621 New bugs, old bugs mailing-list
- RHSA-2004:536 vendor-advisory
- VU#176363 third-party-advisory
- ncompress-filename-bo(10619) vdb-entry