Genivia.gSOAP.Function.Soap.Get.Buffer.Overflow

Description

This indicates an attack attempt against a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Genivia gSOAP.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the application handles malformed HTTP requests. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems via a crafted HTTP request.

Affected Products

Genivia gSOAP version 2.8.47 and prior

Impact

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

Recommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://www.genivia.com/advisory.html#Security_advisory:_CVE-2017-9765_bug_in_certain_versions_of_gSOAP_2.7_up_to_2.8.47_%28June_21,_2017%29

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