Abyss Web Server HTTP GET request buffer overflow
| abyss-http-get-bo (12466) |  High Risk |
Description:
Abyss Web Server is vulnerable to a heap buffer overflow. By sending a specially-crafted HTTP GET request appended with a colon and a backslash (:\) character, a remote attacker can overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system with privileges of the Abyss Web Server user.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Abyss Web Server (1.1.6 beta or later), available from the Aprelium Technologies Web site. See References.
References:
- Aprelium Technologies Web site: Aprelium Technologies - Download.
- BugTraq Mailing List, Sun Jun 29 2003 - 18:43:14 CDT: Aprelium Abyss webserver X1 arbitrary code execution and header injection.
- BID-8062: Abyss Web Server HTTP GET Heap Overrun Vulnerability
- CVE-2003-1337: Heap-based buffer overflow in Aprelium Abyss Web Server 1.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request.
- OSVDB ID: 50471: Abyss Web Server GET Request Remote Overflow
Platforms Affected:
- Aprelium Abyss Web Server 1.1.2 and prior
- Aprelium Abyss Web Server 1.1.4
Reported:
Jun 29, 2003
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