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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200405-15] cadaver heap-based buffer overflow Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
cadaver heap-based buffer overflow
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200405-15
(cadaver heap-based buffer overflow)
Stefan Esser discovered a vulnerability in the code of the neon library
(see GLSA 200405-13). This library is also included in cadaver.
Impact
When connected to a malicious WebDAV server, this vulnerability could allow
remote execution of arbitrary code with the rights of the user running
cadaver.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time. All users are advised to upgrade
to the latest available version of cadaver.
References:
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2004-0398
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200405-13.xml
Solution:
All users of cadaver should upgrade to the latest stable version:
# emerge sync
# emerge -pv ">=net-misc/cadaver-0.22.2"
# emerge ">=net-misc/cadaver-0.22.2"
Threat Level: Medium
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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