SysGauge Buffer Overflow Vulnerability Leading to Local Denial-of-Service

A buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in SysGauge version 4.5.18, specifically within the proxy configuration handler. This vulnerability allows local attackers to cause a denial-of-service by sending an oversized string through the Proxy Server Host Name field in the Options menu, which can crash the application.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability leads to a local denial-of-service, causing the application to crash.

Reproduction

To reproduce this vulnerability, select the Manual proxy configuration option under the Options menu. Then, paste a large payload into the 'Proxy Server Host Name' field and click Save. The application will crash, demonstrating the denial-of-service condition.