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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2005.0185 -- unace Buffer Overflow and Directory
Traversal Vulnerabilities
24 February 2005
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: unace
Operating System: UNIX variants
Linux variants
Mac OS X
Impact: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands
Overwrite Arbitrary Files
Access: Remote/Unauthenticated
PROBLEM:
Vulnerabilities in unace allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or
overwrite arbitrary files by supplying a malicious .ace file.
1. Multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities when extracting, listing or
testing ACE archives allow execution of arbitrary code.
2. A directory traversal vulnerability allows overwriting arbitrary
files when extracting a malicious .ace file that contains absolute
paths or paths containing "..".
MITIGATION:
Patches fixing these vulnerabilities are not yet available.
Until a new version is released, users are advised to avoid using
unace to open untrusted archives.
REFERENCES:
[1] Secunia Advisory SA14359
http://secunia.com/advisories/14359/
AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.
If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT
Incident Reporting Form at:
http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192
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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072
Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031
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On call after hours for member emergencies only.
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