WN Server overly long GET request buffer overflow
| wn-server-get-bo (10223) |  High Risk |
Description:
WN Server is vulnerable to a buffer overflow. By sending an overly long GET request to the HTTP server, a remote attacker could bypass character filtering to overflow a buffer and execute code on the system with the privileges of the server.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of WN Server (2.4.4 or later), available from the WN Server Web site. See References.
References:
- iDEFENSE Security Advisory 09.30.2002: Buffer Overflow in WN Server.
- WN Server Web site: WN --a server for the HTTP.
- BID-5831: WN Server Malformed GET Request Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-1166: Buffer overflow in John Franks WN Server 1.18.2 through 2.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long GET request.
- OSVDB ID: 9836: John Franks WN Server Long GET Request Remote Overflow
Platforms Affected:
- John Franks WN Server 1.18.2 - 2.0.0
Reported:
Sep 30, 2002
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