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CVE-2003-1455: Multiple buffer overflows in the launch_bcrelay function in pptpctrl.c in PoPToP 1.1.4-b1 through PoPToP 1....

Multiple buffer overflows in the launch_bcrelay function in pptpctrl.c in PoPToP 1.1.4-b1 through PoPToP 1.1.4-b3 allow local users to execute arbitrary code.

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This is an old local code-execution flaw in PoPToP versions 1.1.4-b1 through 1.1.4-b3. A user who already has local access to an affected host could potentially run arbitrary code through buffer overflows in the launch_bcrelay function. Public sources do not show active exploitation or a CVSS score. Exposure is likely limited to legacy systems still running PoPToP 1.1.4-b1 through 1.1.4-b3, especially where untrusted or low-privileged local users can access the host. Treat this as a targeted legacy exposure issue, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize finding and removing affected PoPToP beta versions, especially on shared systems or hosts with local user accounts. Mitigation focus: Inventory hosts for PoPToP 1.1.4-b1 through 1.1.4-b3.; Check PoPToP or SourceForge release guidance for fixed versions.; Remove or replace affected legacy PoPToP deployments where possible..

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