Buffer overflow in Webalizer 2.01-06, when configured to use reverse DNS lookups, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by connecting to the monitored web server from an IP address that resolves to a long hostname.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webalizer | Bradford_barrett | 2.0.1.6 (including) | 2.0.1.6 (including) |
| Webalizer | Bradford_barrett | 2.0.1.9 (including) | 2.0.1.9 (including) |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (Advanced Server) version 2.1 | RedHat | * | |
| Red Hat Linux 7.2 | RedHat | * | |
| Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation 2.1 | RedHat | * |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq\u0026m=101888467527673\u0026w=2
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/582923
- http://www.mrunix.net/webalizer/news.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4504
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8837
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq\u0026m=101888467527673\u0026w=2
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/582923
- http://www.mrunix.net/webalizer/news.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4504
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8837