OSVDB ID: 12258

Title: Microsoft W3Who w3who.dll Remote Overflow

Info

Disclosure

Dec 06, 2004

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Dec 06, 2004

Solution

Unknown

Description

A remote overflow exists in Microsoft Browser Client Context Tool (W3Who.dll) The ISAPI application fails to sanitize user input resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can trigger the overflow resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

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

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades or patches to correct this issue. It is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround(s): Remove the W3Who.dll ISAPI extension or restrict access

Products

Microsoft Corporation

Windows 2000 Resource Kit

Unknown or Unspecified

Windows XP Resource Kit

Unknown or Unspecified

References

Credit

  • Nicolas Gregoire - ngregoireBrand New Doo Dooexaprobe.com - Exaprobe


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