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Family: Gain root remotely --> Category: denial
WinProxy < 6.1a HTTP Proxy Multiple Vulnerabilities Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Checks for multiple vulnerabilities in WinProxy < 6.1a HTTP Proxy
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
The remote web proxy server is affected by denial of service and
buffer overflow vulnerabilities.
Description :
The remote host is running WinProxy, a proxy server for Windows.
The installed version of WinProxy's HTTP proxy fails to handle long
requests as well as requests with long Host headers. A possible hacker may
be able to exploit these issues to crash the proxy or even execute
arbitrary code on the affected host.
See also :
http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=363
http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=364
http://www.winproxy.com/products/relnotes.asp
Solution :
Upgrade to WinProxy version 6.1a or later.
Threat Level:
High / CVSS Base Score : 7.0
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:P/I:P/A:P/B:N)
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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