A remote overflow exists in BomberClone. BomberClone fails to perform a proper boundary check within the processing of error messages, resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause execution of arbitrary code resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Rumored
Solution
Upgrade to version 0.11.6.2-r1 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.
Note: Version 0.11.6.2-r1 is available in the BomberClone CVS repository. The fix has not yet been backported to the current stable version (0.11.6.2)