DeleGate SSLway filter buffer overflow

delegate-sslway-bo (16078) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

DeleGate is vulnerable to a buffer overflow in the SSLway filter (sslway.c). By creating a specially-crafted SSL certificate, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the victim's system.


Consequences:

Gain Access

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of DeleGate (8.9.3 or later), available from DeleGate Web site. See References.

References:

  • DeleGate Web site: DeleGate Home Page (www.delegate.org).
  • Full-Disclosure Mailing List, Thu May 06 2004 - 06:35:41 CDT: [0xbadc0ded #03] DeleGate (SSL-filter) <= 8.9.2.
  • BID-10295: DeleGate SSLway Filter Remote Stack Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
  • CVE-2004-2003: Buffer overflow in the ssl_prcert function in the SSLway filter (sslway.c) for DeleGate 8.9.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certificate with a long (1) subject or (2) issuer name field.
  • OSVDB ID: 5945: DeleGate SSLway ssl_prcert Overflow
  • SA11569: DeleGate SSLway Filter Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Platforms Affected:

  • DeleGate DeleGate 8.9.2 and prior

Reported:

May 06, 2004

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