Published:2009/10/28  Last Updated:2009/11/02

JVN#06362164
SEIL/X Series and SEIL/B1 buffer overflow vulnerability

Overview

SEIL/X Series and SEIL/B1 contain a buffer overflow vulnerability.

Products Affected

  • SEIL/X1 firmware 2.40 to 2.51
  • SEIL/X2 firmware 2.40 to 2.51
  • SEIL/B1 firmware 2.40 to 2.51

Description

SEIL/X Series and SEIL/B1 are routers. SEIL/X Series and SEIL/B1 contain an issue in the processing by the URL filtering function, which may lead to a buffer overflow vulnerability.

Impact

When processing a specially crafted URL, a remote attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code.

Solution

Update the Software
Update to the latest version according to the information provided by the developer.

Vendor Status

Vendor Status Last Update Vendor Notes
Internet Initiative Japan Inc. Vulnerable 2009/10/28

References

JPCERT/CC Addendum

Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC

Analyzed on 2009.10.28

Measures Conditions Severity
Access Required Routed - can be attacked over the Internet using packets
  • High
Authentication None - anonymous or no authentication (IP addresses do not count)
  • High
User Interaction Required None - the vulnerability can be exploited without an honest user taking any action
  • High
Exploit Complexity Low-Medium - some expertise and/or luck required (most buffer overflows, guessing correctly in small space, expertise in Windows function calls)
  • Medium-High

Description of each analysis measures

Credit

Other Information

JPCERT Alert
JPCERT Reports
CERT Advisory
CPNI Advisory
TRnotes
CVE CVE-2009-4292
JVN iPedia JVNDB-2009-000069

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