Stack-based Buffer Overflow in GNU Sharutils Affects Local Users

CVE-2004-1772

Summary

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in GNU Sharutils version 4.2.1 allows local users to exploit the application by supplying overly long command line arguments to the '-o' option, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. This flaw places affected systems at risk, enabling unauthorized actions to be carried out by malicious actors leveraging this exploit.

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