Signature Detail
Short Name |
APP:PEERCAST-FS |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
APP |
Keywords |
PeerCast Format String Vulnerability |
Release Date |
2011/02/14 |
Update Number |
1865 |
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: PeerCast Format String Vulnerability
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against PeerCast. A format string vulnerability in PeerCast 0.1211 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through format strings sent in a URL.
Extended Description
PeerCast is affected by a remote format string vulnerability. The vulnerability arises when the server attempts to handle a malformed HTTP GET request. A successful attack may result in crashing the server or lead to arbitrary code execution. This may facilitate unauthorized access. PeerCast 0.1211 and prior versions are affected by this issue.
Affected Products
- Gentoo Linux
- peercast.org PeerCast 0.1211.0
References
- BugTraq: 13808
- CVE: CVE-2005-1806