SB2012060701 - Heap-based buffer overflow in OpenConnect VPN Client

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SB2012060701 - Heap-based buffer overflow in OpenConnect VPN Client

Published: June 7, 2012 Updated: August 11, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2012060701
Severity
Medium
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2012-3291)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Heap-based buffer overflow in OpenConnect 3.18. A remote attacker can use a crafted greeting banner. to trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.

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