SecureCRT and SecureFX unicode string buffer overflow
| securecrt-securefx-string-bo (25092) |  High Risk |
Description:
SecureCRT and SecureFX are vulnerable to a buffer overflow. When converting a unicode string to a multi-byte string, a boundary error can occur which under certain conditions can cause a buffer overflow and possibly allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
Platforms Affected:
- VanDyke, SecureCRT 5.0 - 5.0.4
- VanDyke, SecureFX 3.0 - 3.0.4
Remedy:
For SecureCRT:
Upgrade to version 5.0.5 available from the SecureCRT Web site. See References.
SecureFX:
Upgrade to version 3.0.5 available from the SecureFX Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- VanDyke Software Security Advisory March 3, 2006, SecureCRT® 5.0 and SecureFX® 3.0 at http://www.vandyke.com/support/advisory/2006/03/19040.html.
- VanDyke Software Web site, SecureCRT at http://www.vandyke.com/download/securecrt/index.html.
- VanDyke Software Web site, SecureFX at http://www.vandyke.com/download/securefx/index.html.
- BID-16935: Van Dyke SecureCRT and SecureFX Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2006-1038: Buffer overflow in SecureCRT 5.0.4 and earlier and SecureFX 3.0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact when a Unicode string is converted to a narrow string.
- SA19040: SecureCRT / SecureFX Potential Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- VUPEN/ADV-2006-0806: SecureCRT and SecureFX String Convertion Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Reported:
Mar 03, 2006
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