4D Server long HTTP request buffer overflow
| 4d-long-http-bo (9374) |  Low Risk |
Description:
The Web server installed with 4D Server is vulnerable to a denial of service attack caused by a buffer overflow. By sending an overly long HTTP request, a remote attacker can overflow a buffer and cause the Web server to crash.
Consequences:
Denial of Service
Remedy:
The Web server in 4D Server version 6.8 is not vulnerable to this vulnerability.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Tue Jun 18 2002 - 11:59:54 CDT: 4D 6.7 DOS and Buffer Overflow Vulnerability.
- BID-5045: 4D WebServer Long HTTP Request Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-0966: Buffer overflow in 4D web server 6.7.3 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP request.
Platforms Affected:
- 4D 4D Web Server 6.7.3
- Apple Macintosh
Reported:
Jun 18, 2002
The information within this database may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall the author/distributor (IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force) be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.
For corrections or additions please email xforce@iss.net