Linux.LCDproc.Parse.Code.Execution

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer-overflow vulnerability in LCDProc.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the parse_all_client_messages function handles a malicious argument. It allows a remote attacker to execute
arbitrary code via sending a crafted request from the client.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

LCDProc 4.4 and earlier versions

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the patch suppied by the vendor:
http://lcdproc.omnipotent.net/download/lcdproc-0.4.5.tar.gz

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)