Cogent DataHub Heap Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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 handling of POST requests. By sending a malformed POST, an attacker is able to overflow a heap buffer. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability 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://www.cogentdatahub.com/Download_Software.html

Disclosure Timeline

• 2013-09-06 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
• 2013-11-24 - Coordinated public release of advisory

Credit

Pawel Wylecial

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