Cogent DataHub Heap Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
May 19th, 2014
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Cogent DataHub. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the included Web Server. By providing a request with a crafted Content-Length field, an attacker is able to overflow a heap buffer. An attacker could leverage this to execute arbitrary code in the context of the DataHub process.
Additional Details
Cogent Real-Time Systems has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
http://cogentdatahub.com/ReleaseNotes.html
Disclosure Timeline
- 2014-04-07 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2014-05-19 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Pawel Wylecial
