Code: p452 Severity: Warning
Description: This event is generated when an attempt to overflow the buffer of a UNIX or Linux system via Sniffit is made. Impact: Serious. System compromize presenting the attacker with the opportunity to gain remote access to the victim host or execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the superuser account. Corrective: Upgrade to the latest non-affected version of the software. Apply vendor supplied patches. Use alternate tools such as Snort.
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