vendor:
Slackware
by:
kengz
7.5
CVSS
HIGH
Buffer Overflow
CWE
Product Name: Slackware
Affected Version From: Slackware 7.1
Affected Version To: Slackware 7.1
Patch Exists: NO
Related CWE:
CPE:
Platforms Tested: Slackware 7.1
2001
Slackware 7.1 /usr/bin/Mail Exploit
This exploit targets the /usr/bin/Mail program in Slackware 7.1. It takes advantage of a buffer overflow vulnerability to gain elevated privileges. By providing a specially crafted input, an attacker can overwrite the return address and execute arbitrary code.
Mitigation:
Upgrade to a patched version of Slackware or apply the vendor's security patches.