[NT] Buffer Overflow in Avant Web Browser
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Date: 08/24/03
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Buffer Overflow in Avant Web Browser
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SUMMARY
<http://www.avantbrowser.com/> Avant Browser is "a standalone application
designed to expand services provided by Microsoft Internet Explorer". Due
to an internal buffer, overflow it possible for a remote attacker to cause
the browser to crash.
DETAILS
Vulnerable systems:
* Avant Browser version 8.02
By causing a user to click on a URL that is longer than 780 characters, it
is possible to cause the web browser to crash.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The information has been provided by <mailto:nimber@mail.ru> nimber.
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