OSVDB ID: 23777 Title: PeerCast procConnectArgs() Function URL Handling Remote Overflow |
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Description |
A remote overflow exists in PeerCast. The procConnectArgs() function fails to perform correct boundary checks on parameters passed in a URL, resulting in a stack-based overflow. With a specially crafted URL, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity. |
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Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation Impact: Loss of Integrity Exploit: Exploit Unknown Disclosure: OSVDB Verified OSVDB: Web Related |
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Upgrade to version 0.1217 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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infigo.hr - INFIGO IS