3638.txt

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Rule:

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Sid:
3638

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Summary:
This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a vulnerability
associated with the Mercantec SoftCart CGI application.

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Impact:
Serious. Execution of arbitrary commands may be possible.

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Detailed Information:
Mercantec SoftCart software provides a shopping cart application for web
storefronts. A vulnerability exists when SoftCart.exe is supplied an
overly long parameter value.  This can cause a buffer overflow and the
subsequent execution of remote software on a vulnerable server.

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Affected Systems:
	Mercantec SoftCart 4.00b

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Attack Scenarios:
An attacker can craft a URI that contains an overly long parameter
value, causing a buffer overflow.

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Ease of Attack:
Simple.

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False Positives:
None known.

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False Negatives:
None known.

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Corrective Action:
Upgrade to the most current nonaffected version of the software.

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Contributors:
Sourcefire Vulnerability Research Team
Judy Novak <[e-mail]>

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Additional References:

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