Solaris/OpenUnix/UnixWare ARP Server in.rarpd syserr/error format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Solaris, OpenUnix and UnixWare. It has been rated as critical. This affects the function syserr/error of the file in.rarpd of the component ARP Server. This manipulation causes format string. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2002-0884. There is no available exploit. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Solaris, OpenUnix and UnixWare (Operating System) (version unknown) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function syserr/error of the file in.rarpd of the component ARP Server. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in in.rarpd (ARP server) on Solaris, Caldera UnixWare and Open UNIX, and possibly other operating systems, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strings that are not properly handled in the functions (1) syserr and (2) error.

The weakness was presented 10/04/2002 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at online.securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2002-0884. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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 (9150) and SecurityFocus (BID 4791†). See VDB-18824 for similar entry. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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05/22/2002 🔍
10/04/2002 +135 days 🔍
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07/23/2014 +4310 days 🔍
01/21/2025 +3835 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: online.securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-0884 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0884
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18823
X-Force: 9150
SecurityFocus: 4791 - Multiple Vendor In.Rarpd Multiple Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/23/2014 11:35 AM
Updated: 01/21/2025 07:48 AM
Changes: 07/23/2014 11:35 AM (48), 04/13/2019 09:47 AM (3), 01/21/2025 07:48 AM (17)
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