Bugsalert.com
Security News about Viruses, Spyware,
Trojans, Malware, XSS attacks.

libxslt "crypto:rc4_encrypt" and "crypto:rc4_decrypt" Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

BugsAlert Home > libxslt "crypto:rc4_encrypt" and "crypto:rc4_decrypt" Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
 
 

Chris Evans has reported some vulnerabilities in libxslt, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) and potentially compromise an application using the library.


Be sure to check if your system is missing security updates or have insecure applications installed:
http://secunia.com/software_inspector/

Feature Overview - The Secunia Software Inspector:
* Detects insecure versions of applications installed
* Verifies that all Microsoft patches are applied
* Assists you in updating your system and applications
* Runs through your browser. No installation or download is required.




Original Source: http://secunia.com/advisories/31230/

Learn more about libxslt "crypto:rc4_encrypt" and "crypto:rc4_decrypt" Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
 
Tags: libxslt crypto rc4 encrypt crypto rc4 decrypt
 buffer overflow vulnerabilities

Related Items

      VUPEN - Debian Security Update Fixes xajax Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

      CVE-2008-1140 (DESlock)

      CVE-2008-1275 (MailEnable Enterprise, MailEnable Professional, MailEnable Standard)

      FrSIRT - GNU ed "strip_escapes()" Function Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

      CMS Made Simple Multiple File Extensions Vulnerability

      HP-UX update for Netscape / Red Hat Directory Server

      CVE-2008-5022 (firefox, seamonkey, thunderbird)

 

Pixel