Title: Internet Junkbuster URL Filtering Heap Corruption
Info
Disclosure
Apr 13, 2005
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
JunkBuster contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to modify the configuration setting. The issue is due to a heap corruption error in the filtering of URLs. When JunkBuster is configured to run in single-threaded mode, an attacker can modify the referrer setting with a specially crafted URL, resulting in a loss of confidentiality and integrity.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Confidentiality,
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified,
Vendor Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 2.0.2-r3 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.