Netscape Navigator 7.0.2 Client Detection Tool Plugin npcdt.dll filename memory corruption
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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Netscape Navigator 7.0.2 (Web Browser). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality in the library npcdt.dll of the component Client Detection Tool Plugin. The manipulation of the argument filename
with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
Buffer overflow in the Client Detection Tool (CDT) plugin (npcdt.dll) for Netscape 7.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an attachment with a long filename.
The weakness was released 08/18/2003 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2003-0553 since 07/14/2003. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
Product
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3
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Exploiting
Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Countermeasures
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Timeline
07/14/2003 🔍08/18/2003 🔍
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08/14/2014 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: netscape.comAdvisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2003-0553 (🔍)
Entry
Created: 08/15/2014 00:10Updated: 06/15/2018 07:58
Changes: 08/15/2014 00:10 (44), 06/15/2018 07:58 (6)
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