OSVDB ID: 6826 Title: Apple Darwin Streaming Server User-Agent Overflow DoS |
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A remote overflow exists in Darwin Streaming Server. The server fails to validate DESCRIBE requests in specially crafted User-Agent fields resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause a denial of service resulting in a loss of availability. |
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Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Denial of Service, Input Manipulation Impact: Loss of Integrity, Loss of Availability Exploit: Exploit Public Disclosure: OSVDB Verified |
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Upgrade to version 5.0 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds. |
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