Description
Buffer overflow in the Braille module for GNU screen 3.9.11, when HAVE_BRAILLE is defined, allows local users to execute arbitrary code.
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
- GNU Screen 3.9.x Braille Module - Local Buffer Overflow EDB-21414 · local · Apr 23, 2002 · verified
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References
- 4578 vdb-entry
- 20020420 ALERT! ALERT! ALERT! ALERT! ALERT! hehehehe ;Pppppp mailing-list
- screen-braille-module-bo(8929) vdb-entry
- VU#524227 third-party-advisory