Streamripper HTTP header buffer overflow
| streamripper-httpheader-bo (28567) |  High Risk |
Description:
Streamripper is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking when handling HTTP headers. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could send an HTTP request with a malformed HTTP header to overflow a buffer and possibly execute arbitrary code on a victim's system or cause the application to crash.
Platforms Affected:
- Debian, Debian Linux 3.1
- Gentoo, Linux
- SourceForge, Streamripper 1.61.25 and prior
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Streamripper (1.61.26 or later), available from SourceForge.net : Files. See References.
For Debian GNU/Linux:
Refer to DSA-1158-1 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
For Gentoo Linux:
Refer to Gentoo Linux Security Announcement GLSA 200609-01 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- SourceForge.net, Streamripper at http://sourceforge.net/projects/streamripper/.
- SourceForge.net : Files, Streamripper - File Release Notes and Changelog - Release Name: 1.62.2 at http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=6172&release_id=531738.
- SourceForge.net: Files, Streamripper - File Release Notes and Changelog - Release Name: 1.61.26 at http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=442126.
- BID-19707: Streamripper HTTP Header Parsing Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2006-3124: Buffer overflow in the HTTP header parsing in Streamripper before 1.61.26 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted HTTP headers.
- DSA-1158: streamripper -- buffer overflow
- FrSIRT/ADV-2006-3387: Streamripper HTTP Header Parsing Multiple Client-Side Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
- GLSA-200609-01: Streamripper: Multiple remote buffer overflows
- OSVDB ID: 28178: Streamripper HTTP Header Parsing Overflow
- SA21579: Streamripper HTTP Header Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
- SUSE-SR:2006:021: SUSE Security Summary Report
Reported:
Aug 25, 2006
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