MyWebServer long URL buffer overflow
| mywebserver-long-url-bo (9501) |  High Risk |
Description:
MyWebServer is vulnerable to a buffer overflow. By sending a URL request containing 1000 bytes or more to a vulnerable server, a remote attacker can overflow a buffer and cause the server to crash or execute arbitrary code on the server.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
No remedy available as of May 1, 2013.
References:
- Foundstone Security Advisory FS-070302-24-MWSX: Buffer Overflow in MyWebServer.
- MyWebServer Web site: MyWebServer Home.
- BID-5184: MyWebServer GET Request Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-1003: Buffer overflow in MyWebServer 1.02 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request.
- OSVDB ID: 6660: MyWebServer GET Request Remote Overflow DoS
Platforms Affected:
- MyWebServer MyWebServer 1.0.2
Reported:
Jul 03, 2002
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