AnalogX SimpleServer:Shout invalid request buffer overflow
| analogx-simpleserver-shout-bo (9427) |  High Risk |
Description:
AnalogX SimpleServer:Shout is vulnerable to a buffer overflow caused by improper bounds checking of invalid requests. By sending an overly long invalid request to TCP port 8001, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the server to stop responding.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of SimpleServer:Shout (1.02 or later), available from the AnalogX Web site. See References.
References:
- AnalogX Web site: Network Downloads: SimpleServer:Shout.
- Foundstone Security Advisory FS-062502-22-AXSH: Buffer Overflow in AnalogX SimpleServer:Shout.
- BID-5104: AnalogX SimpleServer:Shout Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-1000: Buffer overflow in AnalogX SimpleServer:Shout 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and execute arbitrary code via a long request to TCP port 8001.
- OSVDB ID: 3782: AnalogX SimpleServer:Shout Invalid Request Overflow
Platforms Affected:
- AnalogX SimpleServer Shout 1.0
Reported:
Jun 25, 2002
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