Netscape Browser up to 7.2 Netscape Extension GIF File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Netscape Browser up to 7.2. This affects an unknown function of the component Netscape Extension. The manipulation as part of GIF File results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2005-0399. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Netscape Browser up to 7.2. Affected is some unknown functionality of the component Netscape Extension. The manipulation as part of a GIF File leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 04/26/2005 by Mark Dowd and Juha-Matti Laurio with ISS X-Force as MFSA2005-30 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at mozilla.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2005-0399 since 02/14/2005. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

After 2 years, there has been an exploit disclosed. The exploit is shared for download at saintcorporation.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 19632 (Fedora Core 3 : firefox-1.0.2-1.3.1 (2005-246)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 38417 (Mozilla Remote Heap Overflow and Sidebar Panel Script Injection Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 1.0.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at netscape.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 3534. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 3364.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (19269), Tenable (19632), SecurityFocus (BID 12881†), OSVDB (14937†) and Secunia (SA15103†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-1304, VDB-1302, VDB-1303 and VDB-1298. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 19632
Nessus Name: Fedora Core 3 : firefox-1.0.2-1.3.1 (2005-246)
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OpenVAS ID: 52151
OpenVAS Name: FreeBSD Ports: firefox
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Saint ID: exploit_info/firefox_gif
Saint Name: Mozilla Firefox GIF processing buffer overflow

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Browser 1.0.2
Patch: netscape.com

Snort ID: 3534

Suricata ID: 2001807
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: netscape.com

Advisory: MFSA2005-30
Researcher: Mark Dowd, Juha-Matti Laurio
Organization: ISS X-Force
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2005-0399 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-0399
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1416

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X-Force: 19269 - Mozilla GIF extension buffer overflow, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 12881 - Mozilla GIF Image Processing Library Remote Heap Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 15103 - Netscape GIF Image Netscape Extension 2 Buffer Overflow, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 14937 - Mozilla Multiple Browser GIF Processing Overflow
SecurityTracker: 1013517 - Mozilla Firefox Buffer Overflow in Netscape Extension GIF Processing Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Vulnerability Center: 7425 - Buffer Overflow in Mozilla < 1.7.6, Firefox < 1.0.2 and Thunderbird < 1.0.2 via GIF Image, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2005-0296

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

Created: 03/29/2005 11:04
Updated: 12/26/2024 20:44
Changes: 03/29/2005 11:04 (99), 01/31/2018 09:52 (19), 03/11/2021 10:07 (1), 03/11/2021 10:11 (7), 03/11/2021 10:13 (1), 12/26/2024 20:44 (15)
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