TITLE:
OpenVMPS Logging Functionality Format String Vulnerability

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA17128

VERIFY ADVISORY:
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CRITICAL:
Moderately critical

IMPACT:
DoS, System access

WHERE:
>From local network

SOFTWARE:
OpenVMPS 1.x
http://secunia.com/product/5824/

DESCRIPTION:
mazahaquer has reported a vulnerability in OpenVMPS, which
potentially can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS
(Denial of Service), or compromise a vulnerable system.

The vulnerability is caused due to a format string error in the
"vmps_log()" function when logging various information using
"syslog()".

The vulnerability has been reported in version 1.3. Prior versions
may also be affected.

SOLUTION:
Restrict access to the service.

PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY:
mazahaquer

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