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Gentoo: 200301-5 Critical: Monopd Buffer Overflow Remote Execution

A buffer overflow exist in the messaging framework which would allow a remote user to execute commands as the user running the game server.. - -------------------------------------------------------------------- GENTOO LINUX SECURITY ANNOUNCEMENT 200301-5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------- PACKAGE : monopd SUMMARY : buffer overflow DATE : 2003-01-06 12:01 UTC EXPLOIT : remote - -------------------------------------------------------------------- A buffer overflow exist in the messaging framework which would allow a remote user to execute commands as the user running the game server. More information is available at /alerts/2002/Dec/1005856.html SOLUTION It is recommended that all Gentoo Linux users who are running app-games/monopd-0.4.3-r1 or earlier update their systems as follows: emerge rsync emerge monopd emerge clean - -------------------------------------------------------------------- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - GnuPG key is available at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - -------------------------------------------------------------------- . Gentoo enthusiasts must take note of a critical monopd buffer overflow vulnerability that allows for remote command execution. Timely updating is essential.. Gentoo Security, Monopd Exploit, Buffer Overflow Threat. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Jan 06, 2003 •Critical Gentoo