Arkeia Backup Client Type 77 Overflow
Severity: CRITICAL
CVE Identifier: CVE-2005-0491
Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011
DESCRIPTION
Stack-based buffer overflow in Knox Arkeia Server Backup
5.3.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long type 77
request.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1001202
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1001202 - Identified Suspicious Usage Of Shellcode Encoders
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Knox Software Arkeia Server Backup 5.3.0
- Knox Software Arkeia Server Backup 5.3.0-rc1
- Knox Software Arkeia Server Backup 5.3.0-rc2
- Knox Software Arkeia Server Backup 5.3.0-rc3
- Knox Software Arkeia Server Backup 5.3.0-rc4
- Knox Software Arkeia Server Backup 5.3.1
- Knox Software Arkeia Server Backup 5.3.2
- Knox Software Arkeia Server Backup 5.3.3
- Knox Software Arkeia Server Backup 5.3.4
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