KaZaA sig2dat file integer overflow

kazaa-sig2dat-file-bo (18939) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

KaZaA is vulnerable to an integer overflow in the sig2dat protocol. By supplying a long file parameter, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Platforms Affected:

  • Sharman Networks, KaZaA

Remedy:

No remedy available as of July 4, 2009.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

Reported:

Jan 17, 2005

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