| GEN:SID | 1:1323 |
| Message | EXPLOIT rwhoisd format string attempt |
| Summary | This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a format string vulnerability in the rwhois daemon from Network Solutions.
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| Impact | Serious. System compromize presenting the attacker with the opportunity to execute arbitrary code.
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| Detailed Information | Certain versions of rwhoisd from Network Solutions contain a programming error that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code. The error is present when used with the Start of Authority (soa) file directive.
Referral Whois (rwhois) is a directory service used to provide information on hosts and networks connected to the internet.
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| Attack Scenarios | Exploit scripts are available
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| Ease of Attack | Simple. Exploits are available.
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| Corrective Action | Upgrade to the latest non-affected version of the software.
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| Additional References | CVE: http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2001-0838
Bugtraq: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3474
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| Rule References | bugtraq: 3474
cve: 2001-0838
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