Description
Format string vulnerability in tcpflow, when used in a setuid context, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via the device name argument, as demonstrated in Sustworks IPNetSentryX and IPNetMonitorX the setuid program RunTCPFlow.
Product(s):
- Jeremy Elson TCPFLOW 0.10
- Jeremy Elson TCPFLOW 0.11
- Jeremy Elson TCPFLOW 0.12
- Jeremy Elson tcpflow 0.20
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2003-0671, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2003-0671 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.