Soulseek.PeerSearch.Buffer.Overflow

Release Date Aug 18, 2009
Severity high
Impact System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Description This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer overflow vulnerability in Soulseek Server. The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a malicious peer search. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending a crafted request.
Affected Products Soulseek 156 and 157 NS, other versions may also be affected.
Recommended Actions Currently we are not aware of any vendor supplied patch for this issue.
Coverage IPS VCM
Reference/s http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35091 (BugTraq)

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