MIT Kerberos (krb5) krshd and v4rcp do not properly validate setuid() or seteuid() calls

Overview Privilege escalation vulnerabilities in MIT krb5 krshd and v4rcp may allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code. Description The MIT krb 5 krshd and v4rcp programs contain multiple privilege escalation vulnerabilities. MIT krb5 Security Advisory 2006-001 states that the...

X.Org server buffer overflow in Xrender extension

Overview A vulnerability in the X.Org X server could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the server. Description The X Window System provides a number of components to support graphical user interfaces, primarily on Unix-like operating systems. It features a...

Mozilla products vulnerable to memory corruption via large regular expression in JavaScript

Overview A vulnerability in the way the JavaScript engine of Mozilla products and derivative programs handles a large regular expression could allow a remote attacker to crash the application or execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. Description A regular expression is a special text stri...

Optimistic TCP acknowledgements can cause denial of service

Overview A vulnerability in the TCP congestion control mechanism could be leveraged by an attacker to cause a denial of service. Description The Transmission Control Protocol TCP is described in RFC 793 as a means to provide reliable host-to-host transmission in a packet-switched computer network...

Microsoft Client Server Runtime System Vulnerability

Overview The Microsoft Client Server Runtime System CSRSS incorrectly validates certain messages potentially resulting in privilege elevation. Description CSRSS is the user-mode part of the Win32 subsystem. Win32.sys is the kernel-mode portion of the Win32 subsystem. The Win32 subsystem must be...

Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a DHTML method heap memory corruption vulnerability

Overview Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a flaw in DHTML method handling which may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. Description The DHTML method handling in Internet Explorer fails to perform proper bounds checking. This vulnerability may allow data to be written outside th...

Squid LDAP authentication routines fail to check for invalid input

Overview The Squid LDAP authentication routine squidldapauth fails to check for input characters, such as whitespace, that could be misused to possibly bypass access restrictions. Description Squid functions as a web proxy and cache application for a number of protocols, and includes support for...

BlackJumboDog contains buffer overflow vulnerability

Overview BlackJumboDog fails to verify the length of several FTP commands, creating a buffer overflow vulnerability. Exploitation of this vulnerability may result in code execution on the target system with privileges of the FTP service. Description BlackJumboDog is a multi-function server for...

Microsoft Windows Utility Manager launches applications with system privileges

Overview The Microsoft Windows 2000 Utility Manager allows authenticated local users to launch applications with SYSTEM privileges. Description The Microsoft Windows 2000 Utility Manager is a program that permits users to monitor and launch various accessibility applications. This program contain...

Microsoft Windows Virtual DOS Machine (VDM) contains null pointer dereference

Overview Microsoft Windows NT4.0 and Windows 2000 contain a vulnerability that could permit a local user to gain elevated privileges on the system. Description Microsoft Windows NT4.0 and Windows 2000 provide an Virtual DOS Machine VDM to support 16-bit legacy operations and applications. A...

Ethereal contains multiple vulnerabilities in the EIGRP protocol dissector

Overview Ethereal contains multiple vulnerabilities in the Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol EIGRP protocol dissector. These vulnerabilities could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code. Description Ethereal is a network traffic analysis package. It includes t...

Microsoft ASN.1 Library improperly decodes malformed ASN.1 length values

Overview The Microsoft ASN.1 Library improperly decodes malformed ASN.1 length values which could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. Description Abstract Syntax Notation number One ASN.1 is an international standard used to describe and...

Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) contains buffer overflow

Overview Microsoft Data Access Components MDAC contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. Description From Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-003:Microsoft Data Access Components MDAC is a collection of...

Sun Solaris tcsh(1) contains vulnerability in the built-in ls-F command

Overview Sun Solaris tcsh1 contains a vulnerability in the built-in ls-F command that could allow an unprivileged user to create or remove files or gain privileges of another user. Description A vulnerability in the built-in ls-F command of the Sun Solaris tcsh1 may allow an intruder to create or...

kernel-utils sets insecure permissions on "uml_net" utility

Overview The umlnet utility, part of the kernel-utils package in Red Hat Linux 8.0, was shipped with incorrect permissions. Description User-Mode Linux UML is a tool to provide a virtual machine in which to run another copy of Linux. In Red Hat linux 8.0, the kernel-utils package contains the UML...

Microsoft Windows SMTP Service fails to properly handle responses from the NTLM authentication layer

Overview A flaw in the authentication code of the SMTP service provided with Windows 2000 server and Exchange 5.5 may allow a user access to the SMTP service. This acess could be used to relay mail in violation of the SMTP server's security policy, or consume CPU resources on the SMTP server...

Nevrona Designs MiraMail stores all configuration and user account information in unencrypted text file

Overview Some versions of MiraMail store username and passwords in a text file without using encryption. Description MiraMail is a news server for Windows-based hosts. Versions of MiraMail up to and including 1.04 store MiraMail user data, including usernames and passwords, in unencrypted plainte...

HP-UX Line Printer Daemon Vulnerable to Directory Traversal

Overview A remotely exploitable directory traversal vulnerability exists in the HP-UX line printer daemon. Description The line printer daemon rlpdaemon enables various clients to share printers over a network. By sending a specially crafted print request to an HP-UX host running the rlpdaemon, a...

Oracle9iAS Web Cache vulnerable to buffer overflow

Overview A remotely exploitable buffer overflow in the Oracle9iAS Web Cache allows intruders to execute arbitrary code or cause the web cache process to hang or exit. Description Defcom Labs has discovered a remotely exploitable buffer overflow vulnerability in the Oracle9iAS Web Cache on all...

Solaris rpc.yppasswdd does not adequately check input allowing users to execute arbitrary code

Overview A remotely exploitable buffer overflow exists in the 'rpc.yppasswd' service on Solaris 2.6, 2.7, and 2.8. Description Network Information Service NIS provides a simple network lookup service consisting of databases and processes. Its purpose is to provide information, that has to be know...

IE 5.01 will execute VBA code contained in Access databases when triggered from HTML code contained in an IFRAME

Overview Under certain conditions, Internet Explorer can open Microsoft Access database or project files containing malicious code and execute the code without giving a user prior warning. Access files that are referenced by OBJECT tags in HTML documents can allow attackers to execute arbitrary...

Vulnerable WiFi Alliance example code found in Arcadyan FMIMG51AX000J

Overview A command injection vulnerability has been identified in the Wi-Fi Test Suite, a tool developed by the WiFi Alliance, which has been found deployed on Arcadyan routers. This flaw allows an unauthenticated local attacker to exploit the Wi-Fi Test Suite by sending specially crafted packets...

muhttpd versions 1.1.5 and earlier are vulnerable to path traversal

Overview Versions 1.1.5 and earlier of the mu HTTP deamon muhttpd are vulnerable to path traversal via crafted HTTP request from an unauthenticated user. This vulnerability can allow unauthenticated users to download arbitrary files and collect private information on the target device. Descriptio...

OpenELEC and RasPlex have a hard-coded SSH root password

Overview OpenELEC and derivatives utilize a hard-coded default root password, and enable SSH root access by default. Description CWE-259: Use of Hard-coded Password OpenELEC has a hard-coded root password. The root partition is by default read-only, preventing a user from changing the password on...

Qolsys IQ Panel contains multiple vulnerabilities

Overview All firmware versions of Qolsys IQ Panel contain hard-coded cryptographic keys, do not validate signatures during software updates, and use a vulnerable version of Android OS. Description Qolsys IQ Panel is an Android OS-based touch screen controller for home automation devices and...

Sierra Wireless GX, ES, and LS gateways running ALEOS contain hard-coded credentials

Overview Sierra Wireless GX, ES, and LS gateway devices running ALEOS versions 4.4.1 and earlier contain hard-coded credentials. Description CWE-259: Use of Hard-coded Password - CVE-2015-2897Sierra Wireless GX, ES, and LS gateways running ALEOS contain multiple hard-coded accounts with root...

BIOS implementations fail to properly set UEFI write protections after waking from sleep mode

Overview Multiple BIOS implementations fail to properly set write protections after waking from sleep, leading to the possibility of an arbitrary BIOS image reflash. Description According to Cornwell, Butterworth, Kovah, and Kallenberg, who reported the issue affecting certain Dell client systems...

Honeywell OPOS suite Stack Buffer Overflow vulnerability

Overview The Honeywell OPOS OLE for Retail Point-of-Sale POS Suite is vulnerable to a stack buffer overflow attack. Description The Honeywell OPOS Suite provides a standard programming interface that allows POS hardware to be easily integrated into retail POS systems based on Microsoft Windows...

IBM Notes and Domino on x86 Linux specify an executable stack

Overview IBM Notes and Domino on x86 Linux are incorrectly built requesting an executable stack. This can make it easier for attackers to exploit vulnerabilities in Notes, Domino, and any of the child processes that they may spawn. Description The build environment for the x86 Linux versions of I...

Artiva Agency Single Sign-On (SSO) feature vulnerability

Overview Artiva Agency Single Sign-On SSO feature checks only the local Windows login name which could allow an attacker to impersonate another Artiva Agency user. Description Artiva Agency Single Sign-On SSO feature when configured with the domain name option allows the currently logged on Windo...

Microsoft Office file format converter memory corruption vulnerability

Overview The Microsoft Office file format converter contains a memory corruption vulnerability, which may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user. Description Microsoft Office file format converter is a component that converts legacy...

Fortinet Fortiweb 5.0.3 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability

Overview Fortinet Fortiweb 5.0.3, and possibly earlier versions, contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability. CWE-79 Description CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation 'Cross-site Scripting' Fortinet Fortiweb 5.0.3, and possibly earlier versions, contains a cross-si...

Attachmate Verastream Host Integrator (VHI) allows arbitrary file upload and execution

Overview The Attachmate Verastream Host Integrator VHI is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads and execution. Description CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory 'Path Traversal' - CVE-2013-3626The Attachmate VHI Session Server, on all platforms, allows unauthenticated...

avast! Mobile Security Android application denial-of-service vulnerability

Overview avast! Mobile Security Android application version 2.0.3587, and possibly earlier versions, contains a denial-of-service vulnerability. Description avast! Mobile Security version 2.0.3587 crashes if an Intent is sent to com.avast.android.mobilesecurity.app.scanner.DeleteFileActivity with...

Askiaweb survey application contains multiple vulnerabilities

Overview The Askiaweb survey application contains multiple vulnerabilities. Description The Askiaweb survey application contains multiple vulnerabilities.CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command 'SQL Injection' - CVE-2013-0123 The administration interface for the...

AutoFORM PDM Archive contains multiple vulnerabilities

Overview AutoFORM PDM Archive contains multiple vulnerabilities which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the application. Description According to AutoFORM's website AutoFORM PDM Archive is a comprehensive output management solution that encompasses document...

HP ArcSight Connector Appliance XSS vulnerability

Overview ArcSight Connector Appliance v6.0.0.60023.2, and possibly previous versions, contains a module which is vulnerable to cross site scripting XSS. Description Windows Event Log SmartConnector, a component of ArcSight Connector Appliance v6.0.0.60023.2 does not sanitize all input fields. As ...

Broadcom NetXtreme management firmware ASF buffer overflow

Overview A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Broadcom NetXtreme management firmware. This vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected device. Description The Alert Standard Format ASF Specification is a protocol developed by Distributed Management...

IntelliCom NetBiter Config HICP hostname buffer overflow

Overview The IntelliCom NetBiter Config HICP configuration utility has a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be triggered by a specially crafted hostname hn value. An attacker with network access could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running...

Clientless SSL VPN products break web browser domain-based security models

Overview Clientless SSL VPN products from multiple vendors operate in a way that breaks fundamental browser security mechanisms. An attacker could use these devices to bypass authentication or conduct other web-based attacks. Description Web browsers enforce the same origin policy to prevent one...

Microsoft Office PowerPoint code execution vulnerability

Overview Microsoft PowerPoint contains a vulnerability. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute code. Description Microsoft Powerpoint is a component of Microsoft Office. Per Microsoft Security Advisory 969136: The vulnerability is caused when Microsoft Office PowerPoi...

Adobe Flash Player integer overflow vulnerability

Overview Adobe Flash contains an integer overflow vulnerability. This vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute code on an affected system. Description The Adobe Flash Player is a player for the Flash media format and enables frame-based animations and multimedia to be viewed within a web...

Adobe Flash Player may load arbitrary, malformed cross-domain policy files

Overview Adobe Flash Player may load arbitrary, malformed cross-domain policy files. This could allow an attacker to control cross-domain data loading, potentially allowing the attacker to gain access to sensitive information or to manipulate content in other domains. Description Adobe Flash Play...

MIT Kerberos contains array overrun in RPC library used by kadmind

Overview Vulnerabilities in the MIT Kerberos libgssrpc library may allow an attacker to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code. Description The MIT krb5 Kerberos implementation includes a GSS RPC library used in the Kerberos administration server kadmind. Two flaws exist ...

IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager for OS Deployment (TPMfOSD) allows buffer overflow via HTTP request

Overview The IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager for OS Deployment TPMfOSD contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the web server component. This vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges or cause a denial of service. Description IBM Tivoli Provisioning...

Microsoft Windows LSASS privilege escalation vulnerability

Overview The Windows LSASS service contains privilege escalation vulnerability. Description The Windows Local Security Authority Subsystem Service LSASS is a process that enforces the local security policy. Per Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-002: An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists i...

Earth Resource Mapping NCSView ActiveX control stack buffer overflows

Overview The Earth Resource Mapping NCSView ActiveX control contains multiple stack buffer overflows, which can allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. Description The Earth Resource Mapping NCSView ActiveX control, which is provided by...

Microsoft GDI Windows Metafile AttemptWrite integer overflow

Overview Microsoft Windows GDI contains an integer overflow in the handling of Windows metafiles, which may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. Description Microsoft Windows GDI Graphics Device Interface enables applications to use graphics a...

Microsoft Windows Active Directory fails to properly validate client sent LDAP requests

Overview Microsoft Windows Active Directory fails to properly validate client-sent LDAP requests and may result in a denial of service condition. Description Microsoft Windows Active Directory contains a vulnerability in the way that the LDAP service validates the number of convertible attributes...

Sun Java System Web Proxy Server fails to properly process malformed packets

Overview A vulnerability in the way Sun Java System Web Proxy Server processes malformed packets may allow execution of arbitrary code. Description SOCKS is a network protocol that provides a framework that allows client-server applications to securely use network firewall services. A vulnerabili...