Newsx 'read_article()' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
BID:30231
Info
Newsx 'read_article()' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 30231 |
| Class: | Boundary Condition Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2008-3252 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Jul 15 2008 12:00AM |
| Updated: | May 07 2015 05:27PM |
| Credit: | Enrico Scholz |
| Vulnerable: |
newsx newsx 1.6 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
Newsx 'read_article()' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
The 'newsx' program is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied input.
Attackers may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.
This issue affects newsx 1.6; other versions may also be affected.
The 'newsx' program is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied input.
Attackers may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.
This issue affects newsx 1.6; other versions may also be affected.
Exploit / POC
Newsx 'read_article()' 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].
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
Newsx 'read_article()' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Solution:
Advisories and fixes are available. Please see the references for more information.
Solution:
Advisories and fixes are available. Please see the references for more information.
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Newsx 'read_article()' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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