Description
Format string vulnerability in test_func_func in LCDProc 0.4.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the str variable.
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
- lcdproc-testfuncfunc-format-string(15817) vdb-entry
- 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
- 11333 third-party-advisory