htget buffer overflow
| htget-bo (18603) |  High Risk |
Description:
htget is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking in the htget.c file. By creating a malicious URL, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or possibly cause a denial of service, once the URL is clicked.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
For Debian GNU LInux 3.0 (woody):
Upgrade to the latest version of htget (0.93-1.1woody1 or later), as listed in DSA-611-1. See References.
References:
- htget Web page: Package: htget (0.93-1.1woody1).
- BID-12039: HTGET URI Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-0852: Buffer overflow in htget 0.93 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted URL.
- DSA-611: htget -- buffer overflow
- SA13579: htget Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Debian Debian Linux 3.0
- Debian htget 0.93
Reported:
Dec 20, 2004
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