Re: Buffer overflows in Minicom 1.80.1

[alan () MANAWATU GEN NZ (Alan Brown)]

On Sat, 29 Aug 1998, Eduardo Navarro wrote:

> I have found some buffer overflows in Minicom 1.80.1 which comes setuid
> root with Slackware 3.5.  I known that were discussed some overflows in
> other versions of minicom ( no setuid root) but i think it's "new" and
> more dangerous.

Another workaround not mentioned is to create a minicom group and
only allow trusted users to use the program.

You _do_ trust people with minicom access not to run up a huge
international phone bill, right?

AB