OFFSystem HTTP Headers Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:29809

Info

OFFSystem HTTP Headers Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 29809
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2008-2851
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jun 19 2008 12:00AM
Updated: May 07 2015 05:28PM
Credit: Vendor.
Vulnerable: OFFSystem OFFSystem 0.9.14
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

OFFSystem HTTP Headers Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

OFFSystem is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data. The vulnerability occurs when parsing HTTP headers.

An attacker may exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts may result in a denial-of-service condition.

OFFSystem 0.19.14 and prior versions are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

OFFSystem HTTP Headers Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

Solution / Fix

OFFSystem HTTP Headers Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
A fix is available. Please see the references for more information.

References

OFFSystem HTTP Headers Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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