[ GLSA 200503-06 ] BidWatcher: Format string vulnerability

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: BidWatcher: Format string vulnerability (GLSA 200503-06)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: March 03, 2005
Bug(s): #82460
ID: 200503-06

Synopsis

BidWatcher is vulnerable to a format string vulnerability, potentially allowing arbitrary code execution.

Background

BidWatcher is a free auction tool for eBay users to keep track of their auctions.

Affected Packages

Package: net-misc/bidwatcher
Vulnerable: < 1.3.17
Unaffected: >= 1.3.17
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Ulf Harnhammar discovered a format string vulnerability in "netstuff.cpp".

Impact

Remote attackers can potentially exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted responses via an eBay HTTP server or a man-in-the-middle attack to execute arbitrary malicious code.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All BidWatcher users should upgrade to the latest version: