MiniShare Server Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:11620

Info

MiniShare Server Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 11620
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2004-2271
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Nov 08 2004 12:00AM
Updated: Dec 29 2008 09:22PM
Credit: This vulnerability was disclosed by "class 101" <[email protected]>.
Vulnerable: MiniShare Minimal HTTP Server 1.4.1
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

MiniShare Server Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

MiniShare is prone to a remote buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to sufficiently verify buffer boundaries before copying user-supplied data.

Exploiting this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected application.

MiniShare 1.4.1 is reported vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

MiniShare Server Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Core Security Technologies has developed a working commercial exploit for its CORE IMPACT product. This exploit is not otherwise publicly available or known to be circulating in the wild.

Proof-of-concept exploits are available, including an exploit for the Metasploit Framework (minishare_get_overflow.pm).

Solution / Fix

MiniShare Server Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

References

MiniShare Server Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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