CVE-2010-0359

Zeus Web Server - Buffer Overflow via SSLv2 Client Hello Message

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2010-0359. PoCs published by Intevydis.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in Zeus Web Server by sending a maliciously crafted SSLv2 Client Hello message. The overflow occurs due to inadequate boundary checks, potentially allowing arbitrary code execution or causing a denial-of-service condition.

Description

Buffer overflow in the SSLv2 support in Zeus Web Server before 4.3r5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in an invalid Client Hello message.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Intevydis · pythondosmultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33531

This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in Zeus Web Server by sending a maliciously crafted SSLv2 Client Hello message. The overflow occurs due to inadequate boundary checks, potentially allowing arbitrary code execution or causing a denial-of-service condition.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Zeus Web Server versions prior to 4.3r5
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target server · Zeus Web Server with SSLv2 enabled
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (9)

Core 9
Core References
Various Sources x_refsource_misc
http://intevydis.com/vd-list.shtml
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0147
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/61699
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
http://support.zeus.com/zws/media/docs/4.3/RELEASE_NOTES
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://securitytracker.com/id?1023465
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37829
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/38056

Scores

EPSS 0.1962
EPSS Percentile 97.0%

Details

CWE
CWE-119
Status published
Products (1)
zeus/zeus_web_server 4.3r5
Published Jan 20, 2010
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026