Debian Linux up to 2.0 FTP Client memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Debian Linux 1.1/1.2/1.3/1.3.1/2.0. It has been classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component FTP Client. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-1999-0914. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Debian Linux 1.1/1.2/1.3/1.3.1/2.0 (Operating System). This affects an unknown code block of the component FTP Client. 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:

Buffer overflow in the FTP client in the Debian GNU/Linux netstd package.

The weakness was shared 01/03/1999 with Debian as not defined posting (Mailing List). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-0914. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 2.0r5 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (4099), Exploit-DB (19256), SecurityFocus (BID 324†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-40944†). The entry VDB-14438 is related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Linux 2.0r5
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: debian.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Organization: Debian
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0914 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0914
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14439
X-Force: 4099
SecurityFocus: 324 - Debian GNU/Linux netstd Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 40944 - Debian GNU/Linux netstd Package FTP Client Buffer Overflow, High

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

Created: 06/20/2014 12:43
Updated: 11/02/2024 20:17
Changes: 06/20/2014 12:43 (61), 05/08/2017 08:57 (7), 11/02/2024 20:17 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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