PvPGN Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:11074

Info

PvPGN Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 11074
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Aug 29 2004 12:00AM
Updated: Aug 29 2004 12:00AM
Credit: This issue was discovered by dizzy.
Vulnerable: PvPGN PvPGN 1.6.5
PvPGN PvPGN 1.6.4
PvPGN PvPGN 1.6.3
PvPGN PvPGN 1.6.2
PvPGN PvPGN 1.6.1
PvPGN PvPGN 1.6 .0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

PvPGN Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

PvPGN is reported prone to a remote buffer overflow vulnerability. This issue can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code to gain unauthorized access to a vulnerable computer.

An attacker can trigger this vulnerability by supplying an excessively long string value through the 'watchall' and 'unwatchall' commands.

All versions of PvPGN including 1.6.5 and prior are affected by this vulnerability.

Exploit / POC

PvPGN Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

Solution / Fix

PvPGN Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
This issue has been addressed in the CVS. A patch is available as well.


PvPGN PvPGN 1.6 .0

PvPGN PvPGN 1.6.1

PvPGN PvPGN 1.6.2

PvPGN PvPGN 1.6.3

PvPGN PvPGN 1.6.4

PvPGN PvPGN 1.6.5

References

PvPGN Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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