webfs long pathname buffer overflow
| webfs-long-pathname-bo (13308) |  High Risk |
Description:
The webfs HTTP server is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow. A remote attacker, with the ability to create Web-accessible directories on the server, could send an overly long pathname to overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
For Debian GNU/Linux:
Upgrade to the latest webfs package, as listed below. Refer to DSA 392-1 for more information. See References.
Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 (woody): 1.17.2 or later
For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.
References:
- DSA 392-1: webfs - buffer overflows, file and directory exposure.
- BID-8726: WebFS Long Pathname Buffer Overrun Vulnerability
- CVE-2003-0833: Stack-based buffer overflow in webfs before 1.20 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by creating directories that result in a long pathname.
- DSA-392: webfs -- buffer overflows
Platforms Affected:
- bytesex.org webfs
- Debian Debian Linux 3.0
Reported:
Sep 29, 2003
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