A remote overflow exists in Computer Associates iGateway. The application fails to perform proper bounds checking resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted HTTP GET request, a remote attacker can cause arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Upgrade
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
OSVDB:
Web Related
Technical
This flaw is only exploitable if a non-standard installation has been performed and when the iGateway component has been explicitly configured to run with diagnostic debug tracing enabled.
Solution
Upgrade to version 4.0.050623 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.
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