Network Instruments Observer NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerability

BID:52409

Info

Network Instruments Observer NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 52409
Class: Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Mar 12 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 12 2012 12:00AM
Credit: Francis Provencher
Vulnerable: Network Instruments Observer 15.1 Build 0007.0000
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Network Instruments Observer NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerability

Observer is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue to trigger a NULL-pointer dereference and cause a system crash, denying service to legitimate users.

Observer 15.1 Build 0007.0000 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

Network Instruments Observer NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue with readily available tools.

Solution / Fix

Network Instruments Observer NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Service 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

Network Instruments Observer NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerability

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