Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:CGI:SOFTCART |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Mercantec SoftCart CGI Overflow |
Release Date |
2009/11/09 |
Update Number |
1539 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0.110090709+, isg-3.1.134269+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: Mercantec SoftCart CGI Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Mercantec SoftCart CGI Overflow. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the server.
Extended Description
The Mercantec SoftCart CGI executable is prone to a remotely exploitable buffer overflow. This may allow code execution in the context of the hosting Web server. This issue is known to affect version 4.00b on BSDi/4.3 systems, other releases may also be affected.
Affected Products
- Mercantec SoftCart 4.0.0 0.b
References
- BugTraq: 10926
- CVE: CVE-2004-2221