Yasr 0.6.9-5 Buffer Overflow via Command-line Parameter
Vulnerability Description
Yasr 0.6.9-5 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application or execute arbitrary code by supplying an oversized argument to the -p parameter. Attackers can invoke yasr with a crafted payload containing junk data, shellcode, and a return address to overwrite the stack and trigger code execution.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Juan Sacco - http://www.exploitpack.com - jsacco@exploitpack.com, Juan Sacco"
Affected Vendor
yasr
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