AutomatedShops WebC.cgi Multiple Overflows

high Nessus Plugin ID 11516

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Synopsis

The remote CGI script is vulnerable to a buffer overflow.

Description

The remote host is running a version of AutomatedShops's webc.cgi that is older than version 5.020.

This CGI is vulnerable to a remote buffer overflow (up to version 5.005 included) and to a local one (up to version 5.010 included).

An attacker may use this flaw to execute arbitrary code on the remote host.

Solution

Upgrade to version 5.020.

See Also

https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/317344

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 11516

File Name: webc_cgi_overflows.nasl

Version: 1.16

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 4/4/2003

Updated: 1/19/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Reference Information

BID: 7268, 7277