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Simple Web Counter swc ctr Parameter Remote Overflow

high Nessus Plugin ID 10493

Synopsis

The remote CGI script is vulnerable to a buffer overflow.

Description

The CGI 'swc' (Simple Web Counter) is present and vulnerable to a buffer overflow when issued a too long value to the 'ctr=' argument.

An attacker may use this flaw to gain a shell on this host.

Solution

Use another web counter, or patch this one by hand.

See Also

http://www.securiteam.com/unixfocus/5FP0O202AE.html

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 10493

File Name: swc_overflow.nasl

Version: 1.30

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 8/24/2000

Updated: 1/19/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Vulnerability Publication Date: 8/22/2000