Microsoft Exchange 5.5 LDAP Bind bind memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Exchange 5.5. It has been classified as critical. This issue affects the function bind of the component LDAP Bind Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-1999-0385. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Exchange 5.5 (Groupware Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects the function bind of the component LDAP Bind Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input 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 summary by CVE is:

The LDAP bind function in Exchange 5.5 has a buffer overflow that allows a remote attacker to conduct a denial of service or execute commands.

The weakness was released 12/01/1998 with eEye as MS99-009 as confirmed bulletin (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at microsoft.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-0385. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 10723 (LDAP Server NULL Bind Connection Information Disclosure), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Misc. and running in the context r.

Applying the patch MS99-009 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at microsoft.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (1969), Tenable (10723), SecurityFocus (BID 503†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-11†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 10723
Nessus Name: LDAP Server NULL Bind Connection Information Disclosure
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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: MS99-009

Timelineinfo

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03/01/1999 +90 days 🔍
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08/13/2001 +881 days 🔍
10/08/2002 +421 days 🔍
06/19/2014 +4272 days 🔍
06/23/2021 +2561 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS99-009
Organization: eEye
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0385 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0385
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14271
X-Force: 1969
SecurityFocus: 503 - NT IMail LDAP Buffer Overflow DoS Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 11 - [MS99-009] Buffer Overflow in Exchange 5.5 + LDAP, High

Entryinfo

Created: 06/19/2014 22:46
Updated: 06/23/2021 08:34
Changes: 06/19/2014 22:46 (59), 05/04/2019 16:28 (11), 06/23/2021 08:34 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:7A1:103

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