VDB-15967 · CVE-2000-0836 · XFDB 5246

Broadgun Software Camshot Webcam 2.6 Authentication memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Broadgun Software Camshot Webcam 2.6. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Authentication. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2000-0836. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Broadgun Software Camshot Webcam 2.6. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component Authentication. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in CamShot WebCam Trial2.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long Authorization header.

The weakness was disclosed 11/14/2000 by SecuriTeam with Beyond Security (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2000-0836. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (5246), Exploit-DB (20224) and SecurityFocus (BID 1685†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Broadgun Software

Name

Camshot Webcam

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.6
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Vector	Complexity	Authentication	Confidentiality	Integrity	Availability
unlock	unlock	unlock	unlock	unlock	unlock
unlock	unlock	unlock	unlock	unlock	unlock
unlock	unlock	unlock	unlock	unlock	unlock

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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0-Day	unlock	unlock	unlock	unlock
Today	unlock	unlock	unlock	unlock

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/15/2000 🔍
11/14/2000 +60 days 🔍
11/14/2000 +0 days 🔍
06/30/2014 +4976 days 🔍
04/19/2025 +3946 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Researcher: SecuriTeam
Organization: Beyond Security
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2000-0836 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0836
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15967
X-Force: 5246 - CamShot long password buffer overflow
SecurityFocus: 1685 - CamShot Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/30/2014 12:40 PM
Updated: 04/19/2025 01:29 PM
Changes: 06/30/2014 12:40 PM (53), 04/06/2019 09:21 AM (1), 04/19/2025 01:29 PM (27)
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