WinGate HTTP proxy buffer overflow
| wingate-http-proxy-bo (26970) |  High Risk |
Description:
WinGate is vulnerable to a buffer overflow in the HTTP proxy. By sending an overly long HTTP request, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the proxy service to become unresponsive.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of WinGate (6.1.3 or later), available from the WinGate Web site. See References.
References:
- Full-Disclosure Mailing List, Wed Jun 07 2006 - 05:03:11 CDT: MDaemon NOT vulnerable .. sorry for the advisory.. QBik Wingate is vulnerable.
- WinGate Web site: Download WinGate.
- BID-18312: Qbik WinGate Remote HTTP Request Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2006-2926: Stack-based buffer overflow in the WWW Proxy Server of Qbik WinGate 6.1.1.1077 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long URL HTTP request.
- SA20483: WinGate WWW Proxy Server Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- SECTRACK ID: 1016239: WinGate Buffer Overflow in HTTP Proxy Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
- VUPEN/ADV-2006-2182: Qbik WinGate WWW Proxy Server Request Handling Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Qbik WinGate 6.1.1.1077
Reported:
Jun 07, 2006
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