NCSA Webserver 1.5c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in NCSA Webserver 1.5c and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-0232. Additionally, an exploit exists. The application of restrictive firewalling is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in NCSA Webserver 1.5c (Web Server). It has been declared as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation 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. CVE summarizes:

buffer overflow in ncsa webserver (version 1.5c) gives remote access.

The weakness was released 02/01/1995 with CERT. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0232. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 04/03/2025).

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Proper firewalling of Web Server Port is able to address this issue.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (517), SecurityFocus (BID 3158†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-690†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-13697. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.8

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Firewall
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Timelineinfo

02/01/1995 🔍
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02/17/1995 +16 days 🔍
09/23/1997 +949 days 🔍
01/22/2003 +1947 days 🔍
06/17/2014 +4164 days 🔍
04/03/2025 +3943 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Organization: CERT
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-0232 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0232
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13696
X-Force: 517
SecurityFocus: 3158 - NCSA HTTPd Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 690 - NCSA HTTPd Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, High

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

Created: 06/17/2014 15:40
Updated: 04/03/2025 10:28
Changes: 06/17/2014 15:40 (57), 05/08/2019 09:40 (6), 04/03/2025 10:28 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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