Description
Buffer overflow in slrnpull for the SLRN package, when installed setuid or setgid, allows local users to gain privileges via a long -d (SPOOLDIR) 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 | slrn | 0.9.6.2-9 | — |
| Debian 13 | slrn | 0.9.6.2-9 | — |
| Debian 12 | slrn | 0.9.6.2-9 | — |
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
- SLRNPull 0.9.6 - Spool Directory Command Line Parameter Buffer Overflow EDB-21408 · local · Apr 22, 2002 · verified
GitHub 1 repository
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alt3kx/CVE-2002-0740 ★ 0 · May 11, 2018
SLRNPull Spool Directory Command Line Parameter Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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References
- slrnpull-d-spooldir-bo(8910) vdb-entry
- 20020422 Slrnpull Buffer Overflow (-d parameter) mailing-list
- 20020425 slrnpull -d PoC mailing-list
- 20020430 Re: Slrnpull Buffer Overflow (-d parameter) mailing-list
- 4569 vdb-entry