APP: PeerCast Format String Vulnerability
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against PeerCast. A format string vulnerability in PeerCast 0.1211 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through format strings sent in a URL.
Extended Description
PeerCast is affected by a remote format string vulnerability. The vulnerability arises when the server attempts to handle a malformed HTTP GET request. A successful attack may result in crashing the server or lead to arbitrary code execution. This may facilitate unauthorized access. PeerCast 0.1211 and prior versions are affected by this issue.
Affected Products
Peercast.org peercast
Short Name
APP:PEERCAST-FS
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
APP
Keywords
CVE-2005-1806 Format PeerCast String Vulnerability bid:13808
Release Date
02/14/2011
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3336
Port
tcp/7144
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Peercast.org
Gentoo
CVSS Score
7.5