Tripbit Security Advisory
TA-180603 


Severity: 
Medium/High
Application: 
Armida Databased Web Server v1.0
Platform: 
Windows
Class: 
Insufficient Boundary Checking
Release Date: 
June 18th, 2003
Vendor: 
http://www.frassetto.it


Overview

A HTTP server designed for Internet and intranet installations. It supports direct database access without CGI, multiple host (virtual or port-linked) and access security. Support many advanced features that can allow visitors to add or change database entries. Accounts using username/password access can be set up with the ability to decrement credits from the user when defined pages are accessed. Auto-install and remove. On-line documentation and support.

• Details
The Armida Databased Web Server has a vulnerability in the standard configuration. This allows an attacker to crash the server by making a request with more than 5000 bytes.

Example:

http://host.com/AAAAA
(more than 5000 bytes)...


• Recommendation
<QUOTE>
In the "armida.ini" file, in the section "[armida]",
set Pirati=20
This will fix the problem.
</QUOTE>

Vendor Response
The vendor has been notified.

• Disclaimer
The information within this paper may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an 'AS IS' condition. There are 'NO' warranties with regard to this information. In no event shall the author be liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information. Any use of this information is at the user's own risk.

• Additional information
This vulnerability has been found and researched by:

posidron posidron@tripbit.org

rushjo rushjo@tripbit.org

• Availability
You can find the latest version of this warning under the following URL:

http://www.tripbit.org/advisories/TA-180603.html