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Grokster Altnet Download Manager Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia Advisory: SA12456
Release Date: 2004-09-03
Popularity: 9,384 views

Critical:
Highly critical
Impact: System access
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Unpatched

Software:Grokster 2.x

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Description:
CelebrityHacker has reported a vulnerability in the Altnet Download Manager included in Grokster, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's system.

For more information:
SA12446

The vulnerability has been confirmed in Altnet Download Manager 4.0.0.2 included in Grokster 2.6. Other versions may also be affected.

Solution:
Remove the Altnet Download Manager ("adm.exe") or uninstall Grokster.

Provided and/or discovered by:
CelebrityHacker

Other References:
SA12446:
http://secunia.com/advisories/12446/


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