Unsniff Network Analyzer '.usnf' File Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	34396
Class:	Boundary Condition Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Apr 06 2009 12:00AM
Updated:	Sep 07 2010 08:42PM
Credit:	Gjoko 'LiquidWorm' Krstic
Vulnerable:	Unleash Networks Unsniff Network Analyzer 2.0 beta Unleash Networks Unsniff Network Analyzer 1.0
Not Vulnerable:

Unsniff Network Analyzer '.usnf' File Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Unsniff Network Analyzer is prone to a heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to perform adequate 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.

Unsniff Network Analyzer 1.0 and 2.0 Beta are vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Unsniff Network Analyzer '.usnf' File Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

The following proof of concepts are available:

• /data/vulnerabilities/exploits/34396.pl
• /data/vulnerabilities/exploits/34396-2.pl

Unsniff Network Analyzer '.usnf' File Heap-Based 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].

Unsniff Network Analyzer '.usnf' File Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

References:

• Unsniff Network Analyzer Homepage (Unleash Networks)