12137 : Open DC Hub RedirectAll Value Overflow
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Disclosure

Nov 24, 2004

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Nov 24, 2004

Solution

Unknown

Description

A remote overflow exists in Open DC Hub. The product fails to properly check the size of a passed argument to the RedirectAll command resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can execute code on the affected system.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Technical

In order to execute the RedirectAll command and thus, exploit this vulnerability the attacker must be logged in as an administrator. When the command is executed the passed string is copied into a buffer that is not properly sanitized and a classical overflow occurs.

Solution

Upgrade to version 0.7.14-r2 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Gentoo Linux has provided an updated package for its users. Instructions for installing this package are contained in the referenced Gentoo advisory.

Products

Open DC Hub
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Open DC Hub
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0.7.14

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  • Donato Ferrante - fdonatoBrand New Doo Dooautistici.org - Personal Page

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