Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Calife 2.8.5 and earlier may allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a long password.
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 | calife | 2.8.6-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | calife | 2.8.6-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | calife | 2.8.6-1 | — |
| Debian 3.0 | calife | 2.8.4c-1woody1 | DSA-461 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-461 calife - buffer overflow Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- 9756 vdb-entry
- 9776 vdb-entry
- DSA-461 vendor-advisory
- 20040227 Calife heap corrupt / potential local root exploit mailing-list
- calife-long-password-bo(15335) vdb-entry