SB2011102502 - Buffer overflow in gSOAP Toolkit



SB2011102502 - Buffer overflow in gSOAP Toolkit

Published: October 25, 2011 Updated: May 17, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2011102502
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: N/A)

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when processing SOAP requests. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted SOAP request to vulnerable device and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable device.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.