Bontago nickname buffer overflow
| bontago-nickname-bo (19406) |  High Risk |
Description:
Bontago is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking in the handling of nicknames. By sending an overly long nickname containing more than 512 bytes, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.
References:
- Bontago Web site: Bontago.
- Bontago, 18 Feb 2005: Bontago.
- BID-12603: Bontago Game Server Remote Nickname Buffer Overrun Vulnerability
- CVE-2005-0501: Buffer overflow in Bontago 1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers exeucte arbitrary code via a long nickname.
- SA14350: Bontago Nickname Handling Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Bontago Bontago 1.1 and prior
Reported:
Feb 21, 2005
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