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No-IP Linux Dynamic Update Client Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia Advisory: SA32761
Release Date: 2008-11-19
Last Update: 2008-12-02
Popularity: 1,701 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: System access
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

Software:No-IP Linux Dynamic Update Client 2.x

Binary Analysis: BA613 :: Available for 1 Credit

Secunia CVSS-2 Score: Available in Secunia business solutions

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Description:
xenomuta has reported a vulnerability in No-IP Linux Dynamic Update Client (DUC), which potentially can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system.

The vulnerability is caused due to a boundary error when processing HTTP responses received from "dynupdate.no-ip.com". This can be exploited cause a stack-based buffer overflow when performing an update.

Successful exploitation may allow execution of arbitrary code, but requires e.g. a MitM (Man-in-the-Middle) or DNS spoofing attack.

The vulnerability is reported in version 2.1.7. Prior versions may also be affected.

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