Buffer overflows in gzip 1.3x, 1.2.4, and other versions might allow attackers to execute code via a long file name, possibly remotely if gzip is run on an FTP server.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gzip | Gnu | 1.2.4 (including) | 1.2.4 (including) |
| Gzip | Gnu | 1.2.4a (including) | 1.2.4a (including) |
| Gzip | Gnu | 1.3 (including) | 1.3 (including) |
References
- ftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2002-002.txt.asc
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/247717
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7882.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3712
- ftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2002-002.txt.asc
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/247717
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7882.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3712