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Net::Server Log Format String Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA21149
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Release Date:
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2006-07-25
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Popularity:
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5,625 views
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Critical:
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Moderately critical
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Impact:
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DoS
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | Net::Server 0.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2005-1127
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Description:
A vulnerability in Net::Server has been reported, which could be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service).
The vulnerability is caused due to a format string error in the logging functionality and can be exploited to crash a vulnerable service via format string specifiers.
The vulnerability is related to:
SA14958
The vulnerability has been reported for version 0.87. Prior versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Update to version 0.88.
http://seamons.com/projects/perl/net_server
Provided and/or discovered by:
Reported by the vendor.
Other References:
SA14958:
http://secunia.com/advisories/14958/
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