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GameSpy SDK Malformed \query\ Request Overflow DoS

medium Nessus Plugin ID 12081

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Synopsis

The remote server is affected by a denial of service vulnerability.

Description

The remote GameSpy server could be disabled by sending a malformed packet. An attacker could exploit this flaw to crash the affected application.

Solution

Filter incoming traffic to this port, or disable this service

See Also

https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2004/Feb/624

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 12081

File Name: gamespy_denial.nasl

Version: 1.15

Type: remote

Published: 2/26/2004

Updated: 11/15/2018

Configuration: Enable paranoid mode

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

Required KB Items: Settings/ParanoidReport, Services/udp/gamespy

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 2/25/2004

Reference Information

BID: 9741