Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in op before Changeset 563, when xauth support is enabled, allows local users to gain privileges via a long XAUTHORITY environment variable.
References (5)
Core 5
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43836
Exploit x_refsource_confirm
http://swapoff.org/changeset/563
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/31103
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30226
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_mlist
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/07/12/4
Scores
EPSS
0.0043
EPSS Percentile
35.0%
Details
CWE
CWE-119
Status
published
Products (15)
swapoff/op
1.1.10
swapoff/op
1.1.19
swapoff/op
1.20
swapoff/op
1.21
swapoff/op
1.22
swapoff/op
1.23
swapoff/op
1.24
swapoff/op
1.25
swapoff/op
1.26
swapoff/op
1.27
... and 5 more
Published
Jul 18, 2008
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026