Simpleproxy HTTP Proxy reply format string
| simpleproxy-reply-format-string (22016) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Simpleproxy is vulnerable to a format string attack caused by a vulnerability when handling replies from a HTTP proxy. A remote attacker could use this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.
Platforms Affected:
- Debian, Debian Linux 3.1
- Simpleproxy, Simpleproxy prior to 3.4
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Simpleproxy (3.4 or later), available from the SourceForge.net Web site. See References.
For Debian GNU/Linux 3.1 (sarge):
Upgrade to the latest version of Simpleproxy (3.2-3sarge1 or later), as listed in DSA-786-1. See References.
For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- SourceForge.net, Project: simpleproxy: Summary at http://sourceforge.net/projects/simpleproxy/.
- BID-14666: Simpleproxy Remote Syslog() Format String Vulnerability
- CVE-2005-1857: Format string vulnerability in simpleproxy before 3.4 allows remote malicious HTTP proxies to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a reply.
- DSA-786: simpleproxy -- format string vulnerability
- SA16567: Simpleproxy HTTP Proxy Reply Format String Vulnerability
- US-CERT VU#139421: simpleproxy format string vulnerability
Reported:
Aug 26, 2005
The information within this database may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall the author/distributor (IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force) be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.
For corrections or additions please email xforce@iss.net