MemDB Products HTTP "Host" Header Buffer Overflow Vulnerability


Description   A vulnerability has been identified in various MemDB products, which could be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service or compromise a vulnerable system. This issue is caused by a buffer overflow error in the web server when processing HTTP requests with an overly long "Host" header, which could allow remote attackers to crash an affected server or execute arbitrary code.
     
Vulnerable Products   Vulnerable Software:
MemDB MemCompany version 1.0 and priorMemDB Memory Database System version 1.02 and priorMemDB Online Survey Sistem version 2006 and prior
     
Solution  
     
CVE  
     
References   http://www.corelan.be:8800/index.php/forum/security-advisories/corelan-10-055-memdb-multiple-remote-dos/
     
Vulnerability Manager Detection   No
     
IPS Protection  
ASQ Engine alarm Available Since
Possible buffer overflow in HTTP request/reply
3.2.0
     


 
 
 
 
 Risk level 
Critical 

 Vulnerability First Public Report Date 
2010-06-30 

 Target Type 
Server 

 Possible exploit 
Local & Remote