Description
Multiple buffer overflows in LCDProc 0.4.1, and possibly other 0.4.x versions up to 0.4.4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long invalid command to parse_all_client_messages function, or (2) long argv command to test_func_func function.
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 | lcdproc | 0.4.5 | — |
| Debian 13 | lcdproc | 0.4.5 | — |
| Debian 12 | lcdproc | 0.4.5 | — |
References
- http://lists.omnipotent.net/pipermail/lcdproc/2004-April/008884.html
- GLSA-200404-19 vendor-advisory
- 20040408 PSR - #2004-002 Remote - LCDProc mailing-list
- 10085 vdb-entry
- lcdproc-testfuncfunc-bo(15814) vdb-entry
- 11333 third-party-advisory