HTTP: Savant Web Server Remote Buffer Overflow

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known flaw in Savant Web Server. A successful attack could result in arbitrary code execution.

Extended Description

Savant web server is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition. Savant web server 3.1 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Affected Products

Savant_web_server savant_web_server

References

BugTraq: 51607

URL: http://savant.sourceforge.net/

Short Name
HTTP:OVERFLOW:SAVANT
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Buffer Overflow Remote Savant Server Web bid:51607
Release Date
01/31/2012
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
3375
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Savant_web_server

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