Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in PPP by FreeBSD, OpenBSD, and NetBSD
CVE-2008-1215

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
OpenBSD
Status
OpenBSD
FreeBSD
Netbsd
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 March 2008

Summary

The vulnerability in PPP stems from a stack-based buffer overflow in the command_Expand_Interpret function. When local users issue long commands that include '~' characters, it may lead to privilege escalation, allowing them to execute commands with elevated permissions. This flaw affects specific versions of FreeBSD, OpenBSD, and NetBSD, posing a significant risk to user systems.

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/29238
third-party-advisoryx_refsource_SECUNIA
http://www.openbsd.org/errata42.html#009_ppp
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_OPENBSD
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/82/488980/30/0/threaded
mailing-listx_refsource_VULN-DEV

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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