Short Name |
APP:EMC-AUTOSTART-BOF |
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Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
APP |
Keywords |
EMC AutoStart Error Logging Stack Buffer Overflow |
Release Date |
2012/11/01 |
Update Number |
2199 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-11.4+, srx-12.1+, srx-branch-12.1+, vmx-17.4+, vsrx-12.1+, vsrx3bsd-18.2+ |
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against EMC AutoStart Error Logging. A successful attack can lead to a stack-based overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the affected application.
EMC AutoStart is prone to multiple buffer-overflow vulnerabilities. Attackers can leverage these issues to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM-level privileges. Successfully exploiting these issues will result in the complete compromise of affected computers. Failed exploit attempts may cause denial-of-service condition.