Darxite login buffer overflow allows user to execute arbitrary code
| darxite-login-bo (5134) |  High Risk |
Description:
Darxite is vulnerable to a denial of service attack caused by a buffer overflow in the login process. By sending over 256 characters during the login process, a remote attacker can overflow the buffer and crash the system or execute arbitrary code as the user running the Darxite daemon.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Mon Aug 21 2000 - 03:37:28 CDT: Darxite daemon remote exploit/DoS problem.
- BID-1598: Darxite 0.4 Login Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2000-0846: Buffer overflow in Darxite 0.4 and earlier allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands via a long username or password.
Platforms Affected:
- Ashley Montanaro Darxite 0.4
Reported:
Aug 21, 2000
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