Hiawatha 'fetch_request()' Function Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	60923
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Feb 26 2012 12:00AM
Updated:	Feb 26 2012 12:00AM
Credit:	The vendor reported this issue.
Vulnerable:	Hugo Leisink Hiawatha 7.4
Not Vulnerable:	Hugo Leisink Hiawatha 7.4.1

Hiawatha 'fetch_request()' Function Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Hiawatha is prone to a remote buffer-overflow vulnerability.

An attacker can 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.

Hiawatha 7.4 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Hiawatha 'fetch_request()' Function Remote 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].

Hiawatha 'fetch_request()' Function Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

Hiawatha 'fetch_request()' Function Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

References:

• Hiawatha Changelog (Hiawatha)
  
• Vendor Homepage (Hiawatha)