Description
Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Linux Ratfor 1.06 and earlier. When the software processes a file which is specially crafted by an attacker, arbitrary code may be executed. As a result, the attacker may obtain or alter information of the user environment or cause the user environment to become unusable.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dimensional Gate Co. | Linux Ratfor | 1.06 and earlier | — |
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 | ratfor | 1.07-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | ratfor | 1.07-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | ratfor | No fix yet | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 26.10 | ratfor | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 26.04 LTS | ratfor | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 25.10 | ratfor | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | ratfor | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | ratfor | No fix yet | — |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | ratfor | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | ratfor | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | ratfor | No fix yet | — |