---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: aria2 DHT Routing Table Buffer Overflow Vulnerability SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA36985 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/36985/ DESCRIPTION: A vulnerability has been reported in aria2, which can be exploited by malicious people to potentially compromise a vulnerable system. The vulnerability is caused due to a boundary error within the "deserialize()" function in src/DHTRoutingTableDeserializer.cc and can be exploited to cause a stack-based buffer overflow. Successful exploitation may allow execution of arbitrary code. The vulnerability is reported in versions prior to 1.2.0. SOLUTION: Update to version 1.2.0 or later. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: Reported by the vendor. ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://aria2.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/aria2/trunk/src/DHTRoutingTableDeserializer.cc?r1=670&r2=1041 http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=661228 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------