TPTEST: Arbitrary code execution

TPTEST: Arbitrary code execution Two buffer overflow vulnerabilities in TPTEST may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause Denial of Service. tptest October 26, 2013 October 26, 2013: 1 261191 remote 3.1.7-r2 3.1.7-r2

TPTEST is a tool to measure the speed of a user’s Internet connection.

The GetStatsFromLine() function in TPTEST is vulnerable to buffer overflows from STATS lines with long email and pwd fields.

A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted STATS line, possibly resulting in arbitrary code execution or a Denial of Service condition.

There is no known workaround at this time.

All TPTEST users should upgrade to the latest version:


      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-analyzer/tptest-3.1.7-r2"

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