PSOProxy long HTTP GET request buffer overflow

psoproxy-long-get-bo (15275) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

PSOProxy is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking of user-supplied input. By sending a long HTTP GET request, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and cause the program to crash, and possibly execute code on the system.

Platforms Affected:

  • Adrian O'Grady and James Sutherland, PSOProxy 0.91

Remedy:

No remedey available as of February 2004.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

Reported:

Feb 20, 2004

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