Title: AntiSniff DNS Overflow Remote Code Execution
Info
Disclosure
May 15, 2000
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
May 15, 2000
Solution
Unknown
Description
AntiSniff contains a flaw that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable host. The flaw is due to one of the tests performed not properly validating input on incoming packets. A carefully crafted packet that does not adhere to DNS specifications can trigger a remote overflow and allow arbitrary code to be executed.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Solution
Upgrade to version 1.02 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. Users may also install the vendor provided patch that mitigates this vulnerability.