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=============================================================================
FreeBSD-SA-96:18 Security Advisory
FreeBSD, Inc.
Topic: Buffer overflow in lpr (revised)
Category: core
Module: lpr
Announced: 1996-11-25
Affects: FreeBSD 2.0, 2.0.5, 2.1, 2.1.5
Corrected: FreeBSD-current as of 1996/10/27
FreeBSD-stable as of 1996/11/01
FreeBSD 2.2 and 2.1.6 releases
FreeBSD only: no
Patches: ftp://freebsd.org/pub/CERT/patches/SA-96:18/
=============================================================================
I. Background
The lpr program is used to print files. It is standard software
in the FreeBSD operating system.
This advisory is based on AUSCERT's advisory AA-96.12. The FreeBSD
security-officers would like to thank AUSCERT for their efforts.
This is a revised advisory, issued to state clearly exactly which
versions of FreeBSD are vulnerable.
II. Problem Description
Due to its nature, the lpr program is setuid root. Unfortunately,
the program does not do sufficient bounds checking on arguments which
are supplied by users. As a result it is possible to overwrite the
internal stack space of the program while it's executing. This can
allow an intruder to execute arbitrary code by crafting a carefully
designed argument to lpr. As lpr runs as root this allows intruders
to run arbitrary commands as root.
III. Impact
Local users can gain root privileges.
IV. Workaround
AUSCERT has developed a wrapper to help prevent lpr being exploited
using this vulnerability. This wrapper, including installation
instructions, can be found in
ftp://ftp.auscert.org.au/pub/auscert/advisory/
AA-96.12.lpr.buffer.overrun.vul
V. Solution
Apply one of the following patches. Patches are provided for
FreeBSD-current (before 1996/10/27) (SA-96:18-solution.current)
FreeBSD-2.0.5, FreeBSD-2.1.0, FreeBSD-2.1.5 and
FreeBSd-stable (before 1996/11/01) (SA-96:18-solution.2xx)
Patches can be found on ftp://freebsd.org/pub/CERT/patches/SA-96:18
=============================================================================
FreeBSD, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.freebsd.org/
Confidential contacts: security-officer@freebsd.org
PGP Key: ftp://freebsd.org/pub/CERT/public_key.asc
Security notifications: security-notifications@freebsd.org
Security public discussion: security@freebsd.org
Notice: Any patches in this document may not apply cleanly due to
modifications caused by digital signature or mailer software.
Please reference the URL listed at the top of this document
for original copies of all patches if necessary.
=============================================================================
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