httpdx 'USER' Command Remote Format String Vulnerability

BID:38135

Info

httpdx 'USER' Command Remote Format String Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 38135
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Feb 07 2010 12:00AM
Updated: Feb 09 2010 03:41PM
Credit: loneferret
Vulnerable: httpdx httpdx 1.5.2
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

httpdx 'USER' Command Remote Format String Vulnerability

The 'httpdx' program is prone to a remote format-string vulnerability.

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

The issue affects httpdx 1.5.2; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

httpdx 'USER' Command Remote Format String Vulnerability

The following proof of concept is available:

Solution / Fix

httpdx 'USER' Command Remote Format String 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

httpdx 'USER' Command Remote Format String Vulnerability

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