Webresolve 0.0.1/0.0.2 DNS Resolution Hostname memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Webresolve 0.0.1/0.0.2. Affected is an unknown function of the component DNS Resolution Handler. The manipulation of the argument Hostname leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2002-2205. There is no exploit available. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Webresolve 0.0.1/0.0.2. This issue affects some unknown functionality of the component DNS Resolution Handler. The manipulation of the argument hostname with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in Webresolve 0.1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by connecting to the server from an IP address that resolves to a long hostname.

The weakness was disclosed 12/31/2002 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2002-2205 since 11/16/2005. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. 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 (9503) and SecurityFocus (BID 5175†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/07/2002 🔍
12/31/2002 +177 days 🔍
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11/16/2005 +1051 days 🔍
08/06/2014 +3185 days 🔍
07/12/2024 +3628 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2002-2205 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-2205
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19847
X-Force: 9503
SecurityFocus: 5175 - Webresolve Host Name Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 08/06/2014 12:31 PM
Updated: 07/12/2024 08:40 AM
Changes: 08/06/2014 12:31 PM (43), 06/11/2018 08:53 AM (8), 07/12/2024 08:40 AM (17)
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