[ GLSA 200411-37 ] Open DC Hub: Remote code execution

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Open DC Hub: Remote code execution (GLSA 200411-37)
Severity: high
Exploitable: remote
Date: November 28, 2004
Updated: May 22, 2006
Bug(s): #72371
ID: 200411-37

Synopsis


Open DC Hub contains a buffer overflow that can be exploited to allow
remote code execution.


Background


Open DC Hub is the hub software for the Direct Connect file sharing
network.


Affected Packages

Package: net-p2p/opendchub
Vulnerable: < 0.7.14-r2
Unaffected: >= 0.7.14-r2
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description


Donato Ferrante discovered a buffer overflow vulnerability in the
RedirectAll command of the Open DC Hub.


Impact


Upon exploitation, a remote user with administrative privileges can
execute arbitrary code on the system running the Open DC Hub.


Workaround


Only give administrative rights to trusted users.


Resolution


All Open DC Hub users should upgrade to the latest version: