Logwatch 2.6 Secure Script - Denial of Service

Author: anonymous
type: dos
platform: linux
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date_added: 2005-04-20 
date_updated: 2013-05-15 
verified: 1 
codes: CVE-2005-1061;OSVDB-15708 
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source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13273/info

Logwatch is prone to a denial of vulnerability in the secure script.

This issue may be exploited by a local attacker who can inject a malicious string into a log file, causing a denial of service condition. As a result, the utility may not detect subsequent malicious activity.

ogger -p authpriv.notice '+++ connection closed by localhost +++'