Logsurfer 1.5/1.5a/1.41 Log Entry context.c context_action off-by-one

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Logsurfer 1.5/1.5a/1.41. Affected by this issue is the function context_action of the file context.c of the component Log Entry Handler. The manipulation leads to off-by-one. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2002-1889. There is no 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 Logsurfer 1.5/1.5a/1.41. Affected by this vulnerability is the function context_action of the file context.c of the component Log Entry Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a off-by-one vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-193. A product calculates or uses an incorrect maximum or minimum value that is 1 more, or 1 less, than the correct value. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Off-by-one buffer overflow in the context_action function in context.c of Logsurfer 1.41 through 1.5a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed log entry.

The weakness was released 12/31/2002 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at online.securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2002-1889 since 06/29/2005. 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 (10287) and SecurityFocus (BID 5898†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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Logsurfer

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Off-by-one
CWE: CWE-193 / CWE-189
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/04/2002 🔍
12/31/2002 +88 days 🔍
12/31/2002 +0 days 🔍
06/29/2005 +911 days 🔍
08/05/2014 +3324 days 🔍
07/05/2024 +3622 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: online.securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2002-1889 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1889
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19531
X-Force: 10287
SecurityFocus: 5898 - Logsurfer Off-By-One Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 08/05/2014 10:43 AM
Updated: 07/05/2024 08:49 AM
Changes: 08/05/2014 10:43 AM (46), 06/10/2018 08:59 AM (6), 07/05/2024 08:49 AM (17)
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