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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 >> CGI abuses >> SWC Overflow Vulnerability Assessment Details
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SWC Overflow |
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Searches for the existence of /cgi-bin/swc Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The CGI 'swc' (Simple Web Counter) is present and vulnerable to a buffer overflow when issued a too long value to the 'ctr=' argument. A possible hacker may use this flaw to gain a shell on this host Solution : Use another web counter, or patch this one by hand Reference : http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/76818 Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2000 Renaud Deraison |
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Cables, Connectors |
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