15503 : Internet Junkbuster URL Filtering Heap Corruption
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Disclosure

Apr 13, 2005

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

JunkBuster contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to modify the configuration setting. The issue is due to a heap corruption error in the filtering of URLs. When JunkBuster is configured to run in single-threaded mode, an attacker can modify the referrer setting with a specially crafted URL, resulting in a loss of confidentiality and integrity.

Classification

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

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.0.2-r3 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Gentoo Foundation, Inc.
Watch-list
JunkBuster
Watch-list
2.0.2-r2

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18044 18115 19042

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