libcapsinetwork/monopd up to 0.9.7 listener.cpp readBuf off-by-one
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability was found in libcapsinetwork and monopd up to 0.9.7 and classified as problematic. This affects the function readBuf of the file listener.cpp. The manipulation results in off-by-one.
This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-0841. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in libcapsinetwork and monopd up to 0.9.7. Affected is the function readBuf of the file listener.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a off-by-one vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-193. A product calculates or uses an incorrect maximum or minimum value that is 1 more, or 1 less, than the correct value. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:
Off-by-one error in the readBuf function in listener.cpp in libcapsinetwork and monopd before 0.9.8, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long line.
The bug was discovered 03/23/2015. The weakness was presented 12/09/2019. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-0841 since 01/07/2015. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.
The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 109 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 84718 (GLSA-201507-12 : libCapsiNetwork: Denial of Service), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks and running in the context l.
Upgrading to version 0.9.8 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (84718) and SecurityFocus (BID 73310†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
Product
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Version
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3
VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 7.5
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Exploiting
Class: Off-by-oneCWE: CWE-193 / CWE-189
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Nessus ID: 84718
Nessus Name: GLSA-201507-12 : libCapsiNetwork: Denial of Service
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OpenVAS ID: 18627
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Linux Local Check: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201507-12
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: libcapsinetwork/monopd 0.9.8
Timeline
01/07/2015 🔍03/23/2015 🔍
07/10/2015 🔍
07/14/2015 🔍
12/09/2019 🔍
12/10/2019 🔍
03/09/2024 🔍
Sources
Advisory: gtkatlantic.gradator.netStatus: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2015-0841 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-0841
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-146808
SecurityFocus: 73310
Entry
Created: 12/10/2019 08:18Updated: 03/09/2024 08:59
Changes: 12/10/2019 08:18 (41), 12/10/2019 08:23 (28), 03/09/2024 08:59 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:664:103
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