Progress Database up to 9.1c PROMSGS/PROTERMCAP memory corruption
CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Progress Database up to 9.1c. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument PROMSGS/PROTERMCAP
as part of a Environment Variable 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 Progress database 8.3D and 9.1C allows local users to execute arbitrary code via long entries in files that are specified by the (1) PROMSGS or (2) PROTERMCAP environment variables.
The weakness was disclosed 10/08/2001 with SNOSoft (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2001-1128. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (7264).
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CPE 2.3
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.9
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Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Local: Yes
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Timeline
10/08/2001 🔍10/08/2001 🔍
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07/09/2014 🔍
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Sources
Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔Organization: SNOSoft
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2001-1128 (🔍)
X-Force: 7264 - Progress Database protermcap buffer overflow
SecurityFocus: 3414 - Progress Database Malicious ProTermCap File Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Entry
Created: 07/09/2014 15:37Updated: 04/09/2019 12:11
Changes: 07/09/2014 15:37 (40), 04/09/2019 12:11 (15)
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