Title: BigAnt Messenger IM Server AntServer Module (AntServer.exe) URI Handling Remote Overflow
Info
Disclosure
Apr 15, 2008
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Apr 15, 2008
Solution
May 06, 2008
Description
A remote overflow exists in BigAnt IM Server. The AntServer.exe process fails to use bounds checking resulting in a stack overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can execute arbitrary code resulting in a loss of confidentiality, integrity, and/or availability.
Classification
Location:
Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Confidentiality,
Loss of Integrity,
Loss of Availability
Solution:
Upgrade
Exploit:
Exploit Available
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified,
Uncoordinated Disclosure
Solution
Upgrade to version 2.35 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.