Epic Status Bar Writing Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
BID:7103
Info
Epic Status Bar Writing Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 7103 |
| Class: | Boundary Condition Error |
| CVE: | |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Mar 14 2003 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Mar 14 2003 12:00AM |
| Credit: | Discovery credited to Timo Sirainen <[email protected]>. |
| Vulnerable: |
Epic Epic4 1.1.7 .20020907 Epic Epic4 1.0.1 Epic Epic4 pre2.508 Epic Epic 3.0 .004 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
Epic Status Bar Writing Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
It has been reported that Epic does not properly handle some types of server replies. This particular problem occurs when the status bar is written to by the server. Because of this, an attacker may be able to gain access to a vulnerable client system with the privileges of the Epic user.
It has been reported that Epic does not properly handle some types of server replies. This particular problem occurs when the status bar is written to by the server. Because of this, an attacker may be able to gain access to a vulnerable client system with the privileges of the Epic user.
Exploit / POC
Epic Status Bar Writing Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.
Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.
References
Epic Status Bar Writing Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
References:
References:
- Epic Homepage (Epic)
- Buffer overflows in ircII-based clients (Timo Sirainen