httpdx 'h_readrequest()' Remote Format String Vulnerability

BID:42886

Info

httpdx 'h_readrequest()' Remote Format String Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 42886
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2009-3663
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Sep 14 2009 12:00AM
Updated: Sep 14 2009 12:00AM
Credit: Pankaj Kohli
Vulnerable: httpdx httpdx 1.4
Not Vulnerable: httpdx httpdx 1.4.1

Discussion

httpdx 'h_readrequest()' Remote Format String Vulnerability

httpdx is prone to a remote format-string vulnerability.

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

httpdx 1.4 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

httpdx 'h_readrequest()' Remote Format String Vulnerability

The following proof of concept is available:

Solution / Fix

httpdx 'h_readrequest()' Remote Format String Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available; please see the references for more information.

References

httpdx 'h_readrequest()' Remote Format String Vulnerability

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