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Family: Misc. --> Category: infos
ICECast AVLlib remote buffer overflow Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Check icecast version
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote server runs a version of ICECast, an open source
streaming audio server, which is older than version 1.3.12.
This version is affected by a remote buffer overflow because it does
not properly check bounds of data send from clients.
As a result of this vulnerability, it is possible for a remote attacker to
cause a stack overflow and then execute arbitrary code with the privilege of the server.
*** Nessus reports this vulnerability using only
*** information that was gathered.
Solution : Upgrade to a newer version.
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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