Gentoo: 200410-08 Critical: Ncompress Buffer Overflow Issue
gentoo
October 9, 2004
compress and uncompress, which could be used by daemon programs, contain a buffer overflow that could lead to remote execution of arbitrary code with the rights of the daemon proce...
Summary
Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200410-08
https://security.gentoo.org/
Severity: Normal
Title: ncompress: Buffer overflow
Date: October 09, 2004
Bugs: #66251
ID: 200410-08
Synopsis
=======
compress and uncompress, which could be used by daemon programs,
contain a buffer overflow that could lead to remote execution of
arbitrary code with the rights of the daemon process.
Background
=========
ncompress is a utility handling compression and decompression of
Lempel-Ziv archives, compatible with the original *nix compress and
uncompress utilities (.Z extensions).
Affected packages
================
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
-------------------------------------------------------------------
1 app-arch/ncompress <= 4.2.4 >= 4.2.4-r1
====...
Resolution
References
Availability
style>.gentoo_availability{display:block;}
Concerns
PREVIOUS
NEXT
Severity
critical
Lowest
Low
Medium
High
Critical
Warning: Undefined array key "advisory_info" in /var/www/www.linuxsecurity.com-443/html/tmp/regularlabs/custom_php/3894405_4c9dbbdde36eef04251a4ced7eac4df9 on line 11
Background
Get the latest News and Insights
Get the latest Linux and open source security news straight to your inbox.
Affected Packages
Impact
Workaround
Related News
Powered By
Linux Security - Your source for Top Linux News, Advisories, HOWTOs and Feature Releases
QUICK LINKS
subscribe to newsletters!
Like staying secure? So do we.
Sign up for updates, tips, and alerts!