IRIX WorldView wnn buffer overflow

irix-worldview-wnn-bo (5163) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

Omron WorldView Wnn jserver is vulnerable to a buffer overflow in the Wnn jserver that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code to gain root access.


Consequences:

Gain Access

Remedy:

No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.

References:

  • SGI Security Advisory 20000803-01-A: WorldView Wnn vulnerability.
  • BID-1603: Omron WorldView Wnn Asian Language Server Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
  • CVE-2000-0704: Buffer overflow in SGI Omron WorldView Wnn allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via long JS_OPEN, JS_MKDIR, or JS_FILE_INFO commands.
  • OSVDB ID: 11080: IRIX Omron WorldView Wnn Multiple Command Remote Overflow

Platforms Affected:

  • Omron WorldView 6.5

Reported:

Aug 17, 2000

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