server.cpp in Monopd 0.9.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via a string containing a large number of characters that are escaped when Monopd produces XML output.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monopd | Monopd | 0.9.3 (including) | 0.9.3 (including) |
| Monopd | Ubuntu | dapper | * |
| Monopd | Ubuntu | devel | * |
| Monopd | Ubuntu | edgy | * |
| Monopd | Ubuntu | feisty | * |
| Monopd | Ubuntu | gutsy | * |
| Monopd | Ubuntu | hardy | * |
| Monopd | Ubuntu | intrepid | * |
| Monopd | Ubuntu | jaunty | * |
| Monopd | Ubuntu | karmic | * |
References
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/monopdx-adv.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19133
- http://www.robertjohnkaper.com/downloads/atlantik/monopd-0.9.3-dosfix.diff
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16981
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0844
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25161
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/monopdx-adv.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19133
- http://www.robertjohnkaper.com/downloads/atlantik/monopd-0.9.3-dosfix.diff
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16981
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0844
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25161