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No-IP Linux Dynamic Update Client Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA32761
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Release Date:
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2008-11-19
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Last Update:
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2008-12-02
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Popularity:
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1,119 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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System access
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | No-IP Linux Dynamic Update Client 2.x
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Binary Analysis:
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BA613 :: Available for 1 Credit 
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2008-5297
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Description:
xenomuta has reported a vulnerability in No-IP Linux Dynamic Update Client (DUC), which potentially can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system.
The vulnerability is caused due to a boundary error when processing HTTP responses received from "dynupdate.no-ip.com". This can be exploited cause a stack-based buffer overflow when performing an update.
Successful exploitation may allow execution of arbitrary code, but requires e.g. a MitM (Man-in-the-Middle) or DNS spoofing attack.
The vulnerability is reported in version 2.1.7. Prior versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Update to version 2.1.8.
Provided and/or discovered by:
xenomuta
Changelog:
2008-11-20: Updated "Solution" section.
2008-12-02: Added CVE reference.
Original Advisory:
http://milw0rm.com/exploits/7151
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