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TITLE:
TORCS Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA47336

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http://secunia.com/advisories/47336/
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RELEASE DATE:
2011-12-21

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DESCRIPTION:
A vulnerability has been discovered in TORCS, which can be exploited
by malicious people to compromise a user's system.

The vulnerability is caused due to the use of a vulnerable version of
the PLIB library.

For more information:
SA47297

Successful exploitation allows the execution of arbitrary code, but
e.g. requires that a malicious car is used.

The vulnerability is confirmed in version 1.3.1 (Windows binaries).
Other versions may also be affected.

SOLUTION:
Do not use untrusted cars.

PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY:
Andres Gomez

ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18258/

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