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Family: Gain root remotely --> Category: infos
GO-Global Server Buffer Overflow Vulnerability Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Checks for buffer overflow vulnerability in GO-Global Server
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
The remote display server is affected by a buffer overflow
vulnerability.
Description :
The remote host appears to be running a version of the GO-Global
remote display server that fills a small buffer with user-supplied
data without first checking its size. A possible hacker can leverage this
issue to overflow the buffer, causing the server to crash and possibly
even allowing for arbitrary code execution on the remote host.
See also :
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-November/038371.html
Solution :
Upgrade to GO-Global version 3.1.0.3281 or later.
Threat Level:
Critical / CVSS Base Score : 10
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:C/A:C/I:C/B:N)
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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