Icecast authorization request buffer overflow
| icecast-auth-request-bo (16103) |  High Risk |
Description:
Icecast is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow. By sending a specially-crafted base64 authorization request, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and possibly execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the system to crash.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system. See References.
References:
- Full-Disclosure Mailing List, Sun May 09 2004 - 07:56:32 CDT: Icecast 2.0.0 preauth overflow.
- BID-10311: Icecast Server Base64 Authorization Request Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-2027: Buffer overflow in Icecast 2.0.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long Basic Authorization header that triggers an out-of-bounds read.
- GLSA-200405-10: Icecast denial of service vulnerability
- OSVDB ID: 6075: Icecast HTTP Basic Authorization Remote Overflow DoS
- SA11578: Icecast Basic Authorization Denial of Service Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Gentoo Linux
- Icecast Icecast 2.0.0
Reported:
May 09, 2004
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