Dup Scout HTTP POST Request Handling Remote Stack Buffer Overflow

critical Nessus Plugin ID 110555

Synopsis

The remote host is affected by a buffer overflow vulnerability.

Description

Dup Scout product contains an overflow condition that is triggered when handling overly large HTTP POST requests e.g. sent to /login. This may allow a remote attacker to cause a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code.

Solution

Upgrade to Dup Scout 10.6 or later.

See Also

https://dupscout.com

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 110555

File Name: dupscout_10_6.nasl

Version: 1.2

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 6/15/2018

Updated: 6/18/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:flexense:dupscout

Required KB Items: installed_sw/Dup Scout

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 10/6/2016

Vulnerability Publication Date: 10/6/2016