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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Gain root remotely >> SOCKS4 username overflow Vulnerability Assessment Details
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SOCKS4 username overflow |
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Too long usernamename kills the SOCKS4A server Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment It was possible to kill the remote SOCKS4 server by sending a request with a too long username. A cracker may exploit this vulnerability to make your SOCKS server crash continually or even execute arbitrary code on your system. Solution : upgrade your software Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: 5147 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2002 Michel Arboi |
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