Signature Detail
Short Name |
APP:EMC-AUTOSTART-BOF |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
APP |
Keywords |
EMC AutoStart Error Logging Stack Buffer Overflow |
Release Date |
2012/11/01 |
Update Number |
2199 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
APP: EMC AutoStart Error Logging Stack Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against EMC AutoStart Error Logging. A successful attack can lead to a stack-based overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the affected application.
Extended Description
EMC AutoStart is prone to multiple buffer-overflow vulnerabilities. Attackers can leverage these issues to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM-level privileges. Successfully exploiting these issues will result in the complete compromise of affected computers. Failed exploit attempts may cause denial-of-service condition.
Affected Products
- EMC AutoStart 5.3
- EMC AutoStart 5.3 SP1
- EMC AutoStart 5.3 SP2
- EMC AutoStart 5.3 SP3
- EMC AutoStart 5.4
References
- BugTraq: 49238
- CVE: CVE-2011-2735