AOL Server 3.0/3.2 HTTP Request memory corruption

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A vulnerability was found in AOL Server 3.0/3.2. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component HTTP Request Handler. 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. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in AOLserver 3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary code, via an HTTP request with a long Authorization header.

The weakness was shared 08/31/2001 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2001-1067. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

A public exploit has been developed in Perl. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 3.3.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7030), Exploit-DB (21088), SecurityFocus (BID 3230†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-5888†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Local: No
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Access: Public
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Server 3.3.1
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08/22/2001 🔍
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08/31/2001 +9 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: aol.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-1067 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1067
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17304
X-Force: 7030
SecurityFocus: 3230 - AOLServer Long Authentication String Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 5888 - Buffer Overflow in AOLserver 3.0, High

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

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Created: 07/08/2014 05:33 PM
Updated: 01/19/2025 11:51 AM
Changes: 07/08/2014 05:33 PM (63), 05/26/2019 08:15 AM (1), 01/19/2025 11:51 AM (18)
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