Acunetix.Web.Vulnerability.Scanner.Overlong.URL.Buffer.Overflow

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This indicates an attack attempt against a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner.
This issue is caused by an error when handling an IMG element with a long URL. It may allow remote attackers to gain control of vulnerable systems.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner (WVS) 8 build 20120704

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attacker can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Refer to the vendor's web site for suggested workaround.
http://www.acunetix.com/blog/news/misleading-reports-0-day-acunetix-wvs/

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)