thttpd 2.21/2.21b/2.22/2.23b1 libhttpd.c defang memory corruption

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in thttpd 2.21/2.21b/2.22/2.23b1 (Web Server). This vulnerability affects the function defang in the library libhttpd.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The software 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 weakness was disclosed 10/27/2003 by Joel Soderberg and Christer Oberg with Texonet (Website). The advisory is shared for download at texonet.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2003-0899 since 10/28/2003. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. It is possible to download the exploit at texonet.com. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15233 (Debian DSA-396-1 : thttpd - missing input sanitizing, wrong calculation), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at acme.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (13530), Vulnerability Center (SBV-3931) and Tenable (15233). Additional details are provided at securityfocus.com. The entry 20410 is pretty similar.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

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

Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 15233
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-396-1 : thttpd - missing input sanitizing, wrong calculation
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OpenVAS ID: 53377
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 396-1 (thttpd)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: acme.com

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: texonet.com
Researcher: Joel Soderberg/Christer Oberg
Organization: Texonet
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2003-0899 (🔍)
X-Force: 13530 - thttpd defang function buffer overflow, High Risk
Vulnerability Center: 3931 - Buffer Overflow in Defang in Libhttpd.c for Thttpd 2.21 to 2.23b1, High
SecuriTeam: securiteam.com
SecurityFocus: 8906
Secunia: 10092 - thttpd "defang()" Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 2729 - thttpd libhttpd.c defang() Function Remote Overflow

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/28/2003 11:21 AM
Updated: 03/09/2021 07:00 AM
Changes: 10/28/2003 11:21 AM (61), 01/27/2018 12:41 PM (31), 03/09/2021 07:00 AM (2)
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