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MiniShare webserver buffer overflow

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
MiniShare webserver buffer overflows

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

MiniShare 1.4.1 and prior versions are affected by a buffer overflow flaw.
A remote attacker could execute arbitrary commands by sending a specially
crafted file name in a the GET request.

Version 1.3.4 and below do not seem to be vulnerable.

Solution: Upgrade to MiniShare 1.4.2 or higher.
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 11620

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