ViRobot.Linux.Server.Buffer.Overflow

Release Date Dec 25, 2006
Severity high
Impact System Compromise
Description This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer-overflow vulnerability in ViRobot Linux Server. The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles an HTTP POST request that includes a malicious "COOKIE". It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Products ViRobot Linux Server 2.0
Recommended Actions Chmod -s every virobot binary in sight and filter remote access to the web interface, or upgrade to higher versions.
Coverage IPS VCM
Reference/s http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13964 (BugTraq)

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