Snort.Back.Orifice.Preprocessor.Buffer.Overflow
Description
This indicates a possible exploit of a buffer-overflow vulnerability in the Snort Back Orifice Preprocessor.
The vulnerability is due to the Snort Back Orifice Preprocessor's failure to properly sanitize data received from the network, leading to system compromise if it is successfully exploited. A remote attacker may execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system by sending crafted UDP packets to the SNORT sensor.
Affected Products
Snort 2.4.0 (April 2005), Snort 2.4.1 and Snort 2.4.2
Impact
Gain Access.
Recommended Actions
Apply the appropriate patch from the vendor.
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
Date | Version | Detail |
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2019-05-16 | 14.615 | Sig Added |