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Windows RSH daemon Packet Processing Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia Advisory: SA26197
Release Date: 2007-07-25
Last Update: 2007-07-27
Popularity: 14,682 views

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

Software:Windows RSH daemon 1.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2007-4005


Description:
Joey Mengele has discovered a vulnerability in Windows RSH daemon, which can be exploited by malicious users to compromise a vulnerable system.

The vulnerability is caused due to a boundary error within the Windows RSH daemon (rshd.exe) process and can be exploited to cause a stack-based buffer overflow via an overly long, specially crafted packet sent to default port 514/TCP.

Successful exploitation allows execution of arbitrary code.

The vulnerability is confirmed in version 1.7 and 1.8. Other versions may also be affected.

Solution:
Grant only trusted users access to the application.

Provided and/or discovered by:
Joey Mengele

Changelog:
2007-07-27: Added CVE reference.

Original Advisory:
http://www.milw0rm.com/exploits/4222


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