Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:OVERFLOW:SAMBAR-SEARCH |
|---|---|
Severity |
Critical |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Sambar Server search.pl Buffer Overflow |
Release Date |
2004/06/23 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
di-5.3+, idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: Sambar Server search.pl Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Sambar Server, a free Web server. Attackers can include an oversized HTTP header within a maliciously crafted request to the server, which can allow them to execute arbitrary code.
Extended Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability has been reported in the Sambar web server. The issue is due to a boundary condition error in the POST data processing of the affected software. Immediate consequences of an attack may result in a denial of service condition. It may also be possible for the attacker to manipulate process memory and execute arbitrary code in the context of the vulnerable process.
Affected Products
- Sambar Server 6.0.0
- Sambar Server 6.0.0 Beta3
References