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RealServer G2 buffer overrun

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Overflows a buffer in RealServer G2

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

If a user sends a too long login/password combination
to the administrative server of a RealServer G2, then
it will overflow the server's buffer.

A possible hacker can use this flaw to execute arbitrary code
on the remote system.

Solution : filter incoming traffic to the administrative port
of the real server G2
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 1999 Renaud Deraison. Original exploit : www.beavuh.org

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