Padl Software nss_ldap 198 DNS SRV memory corruption

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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Padl Software nss_ldap 198 (Directory Service Software). This affects an unknown function of the component DNS SRV 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. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in the DNS SRV code for nss_ldap before nss_ldap-198 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.

The bug was discovered 11/08/2002. The weakness was released 08/12/2002 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at padl.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2002-0825. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 13974 (Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : nss_ldap (MDKSA-2002:075)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 38358 (Red Hat nss_ldap Buffer Overflow and squid_auth_ldap Format String).

Upgrading to version 198 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 4 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (9770) and Tenable (13974). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at 18200.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
ATT&CK: Unknown

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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 13974
Nessus Name: Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : nss_ldap (MDKSA-2002:075)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: nss_ldap 198

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: padl.com
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CVE: CVE-2002-0825 (🔍)
X-Force: 9770
Vulnerability Center: 6746 - Buffer Overflow in Padl Software nss_ldap <= Build 194 via DNS SRV Code, Medium
SecurityFocus: 6129 - PADL Software nss_ldap DNS Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 14439 - nss_ldap DNS query denial of service

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Created: 07/23/2014 00:09
Updated: 05/29/2019 09:20
Changes: 07/23/2014 00:09 (70), 05/29/2019 09:20 (6)
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