Debian Linux 1.1/1.2/1.3/1.3.1/2.0 FTP Client memory corruption
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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Debian Linux 1.1/1.2/1.3/1.3.1/2.0 (Operating System). This affects an unknown code block of the component FTP Client. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
Buffer overflow in the FTP client in the Debian GNU/Linux netstd package.
The weakness was shared 01/03/1999 with Debian as not defined posting (Mailing List). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-0914. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.
A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k.
Upgrading to version 2.0r5 eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (4099). The entry 14438 is related to this item.
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CPE 2.3
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4
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Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Upgrade: Linux 2.0r5
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Sources
Vendor: debian.orgAdvisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Organization: Debian
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-1999-0914 (🔍)
X-Force: 4099
Vulnerability Center: 40944 - Debian GNU/Linux netstd Package FTP Client Buffer Overflow, High
SecurityFocus: 324 - Debian GNU/Linux netstd Vulnerabilities
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entry
Created: 06/20/2014 12:43Updated: 05/08/2017 08:57
Changes: 06/20/2014 12:43 (61), 05/08/2017 08:57 (7)
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