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Grokster Altnet Download Manager Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA12456
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Release Date:
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2004-09-03
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Popularity:
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9,384 views
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Critical:
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Highly critical
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Impact:
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System access
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Unpatched
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| 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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