Provided by Aanval (Snort & Syslog Intrusion Detection and Correlation Engine) www.aanval.com
--
| 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. |
| Impact | Serious. System compromize presenting the attacker with the opportunity to execute arbitrary code. |
| 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. |
| Affected Systems | |
| Attack Scenarios | Exploit scripts are available |
| Ease of Attack | Simple. Exploits are available. |
| Corrective Action | Upgrade to the latest non-affected version of the software. |
| Additional References | CVE: http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2001-0838 Bugtraq: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3474 |
| Rule References | bugtraq: 3474 cve: 2001-0838 nessus: 10790 |
--
DID:870326
--
http://www.aanval.com/