13214 : ValiCert Enterprise Validation Authority forms.exe Certificate_File Overflow
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Last Modified
7 months ago

Percent Complete
100%

Disclosure
Dec 04, 2001

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Dec 04, 2001

Solution
Unknown

Description

 A remote overflow exists in Enterprise Validation Authority. The forms.exe program fails to validate the Certificate_File variable resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution 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
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

 Upgrade to version 4.2.2 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products
Valicert
Watch-list
Enterprise Validation Authority
Watch-list
 3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
4.0
4.1
4.2
4.2.1

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  • Cyberiad - cyberiadBrand New Doo Doonmrc.org - Nomad Mobile Research Centre
  • Phuzzy L0gic - phyzBrand New Doo Doonmrc.org - Nomad Mobile Research Center

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