---------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you have VARM strategy implemented? (Vulnerability Assessment Remediation Management) If not, then implement it through the most reliable vulnerability intelligence source on the market. Implement it through Secunia. For more information visit: http://secunia.com/advisories/business_solutions/ Alternatively request a call from a Secunia representative today to discuss how we can help you with our capabilities contact us at: sales@secunia.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky Nickname Processing Denial of Service SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA35890 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/35890/ DESCRIPTION: Luigi Auriemma has reported a vulnerability in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service). The vulnerability is caused due to an error when processing player nicknames and can be exploited to terminate an affected server via a specially crafted UDP packet defining a nickname of 64 characters. The vulnerability is reported in version 1.5.10. Other versions may also be affected. SOLUTION: Restrict access to trusted users only. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: Luigi Auriemma ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/dirtysky-adv.txt ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------