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dproxy-nexgen "dns_decode_reverse_name" Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia Advisory: SA24688
Release Date: 2007-04-02
Last Update: 2007-04-12
Popularity: 5,189 views

Critical:
Moderately critical
Impact: System access
Where: From local network
Solution Status: Unpatched

Software:dproxy-nexgen

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Description:
mu-b has discovered a vulnerability in dproxy-nexgen, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system.

The vulnerability is caused due to a boundary error in the "dns_decode_reverse_name()" function in dns_decode.c and can be exploited to cause a stack based buffer overflow via a specially crafted packet sent to port 53.

Successful exploitation allows execution of arbitrary code.

The vulnerability is confirmed in the latest available version (2007-04-02). Other versions may also be affected.

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