AWFFull multiple buffer overflows

awffull-multiple-bo (31731) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

AWFFull is vulnerable to multiple buffer overflows in the graphs.c, output.c and preserve.c files. By sending a specially-crafted request, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the application to crash.

Platforms Affected:

  • Deidre & Steve McInerney, AWFFull 3.7.1 and prior

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of AWFFull (3.7.2 or later), available from the AWFFull Web site. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

  • AWFFull Web site, AWFFull at http://www.stedee.id.au/awffull#requirements.
  • Dee and Steve's Web, AWFFull at http://www.stedee.id.au/awffull#changes.
  • BID-22215: AWFFull Unspecified Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2007-0510: Multiple buffer overflows in (1) graphs.c, (2) output.c, and (3) preserve.c in AWFFull 3.7.1 and earlier have unknown impact and attack vectors. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information. NOTE: There may not be any attack vector that crosses privilege boundaries.
  • SA23831: AWFFull Unspecified Buffer Overflows
  • VUPEN/ADV-2007-0320: AWFFull Multiple Function Arguments Handling Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

Reported:

Jan 19, 2007

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