spin_client.cgi Remote Overflow

high Nessus Plugin ID 10393

Synopsis

The remote CGI script is vulnerable to a buffer overflow.

Description

There is a buffer overrun in the 'spin_client.cgi' CGI program, which will allow anyone to execute arbitrary commands with the same privileges as the web server (root or nobody).

Solution

Remove 'spin_client.cgi' from the server or contact your vendor for a fix.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 10393

File Name: spinclient.nasl

Version: 1.27

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 5/3/2000

Updated: 1/19/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Detections

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