Icecast authorization request buffer overflow

icecast-auth-request-bo (16103) The risk level is classified as HighHigh 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.

Platforms Affected:

  • Gentoo, Linux
  • Icecast, Icecast 2.0.0

Remedy:

No remedy available as of May 2004.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

Reported:

May 09, 2004

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