Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in Watchfire AppScan QA 5.0.609 and 5.0.134 allows remote web servers to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP 401 response with a WWW-Authenticate header containing a long Realm field.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Watchfire | Appscan Qa | 5.0.134 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18013
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/260
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015362
- http://www.cybsec.com/vuln/CYBSEC_Security_Advisory_AppScanQA_RemoteCodeExec.pdfExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/419586/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15873Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2933
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18013
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/260
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015362
- http://www.cybsec.com/vuln/CYBSEC_Security_Advisory_AppScanQA_RemoteCodeExec.pdfExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/419586/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15873Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2933
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-4270?
CVE-2005-4270 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in Watchfire AppScan QA 5.0.609 and 5.0.134 allows remote web servers to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP 401 response with a WWW-Authenticate header containing a long Realm field.
How severe is CVE-2005-4270?
CVE-2005-4270 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-4270?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Watchfire Appscan Qa.