A remote overflow exists in Kaillera Server 0.86. Kaillera Server fails to check correctly the length of nicknames in messages resulting in a stack-based buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause Deny Of Service resulting in a loss of availability.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Denial of Service,
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity,
Loss of Availability
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Solution
Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.
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