efFingerD contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is due to an error in the "sockFinger_DataArrival()" function when handling overly long arguments (180 bytes or more), and will result in loss of availability for the daemon.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Denial of Service
Impact:
Loss of Availability
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, dr_insane has released a patch to address this vulnerability.
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