Description
Multiple buffer overflows in man-db 2.4.1 and earlier, when installed setuid, allow local users to gain privileges via (1) MANDATORY_MANPATH, MANPATH_MAP, and MANDB_MAP arguments to add_to_dirlist in manp.c, (2) a long pathname to ult_src in ult_src.c, (3) a long .so argument to test_for_include in ult_src.c, (4) a long MANPATH environment variable, or (5) a long PATH environment variable.
Product(s):
- Andries Brouwer Man 2.3.18
- Andries Brouwer Man 2.3.19
- Andries Brouwer man 2.3.20
- Andries Brouwer man 2.4.1
- Andries Brouwer man 2.4
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2003-0620, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2003-0620 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.