GNOME 1.0.8 --espeaker memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in GNOME 1.0.8 and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function. This manipulation of the argument --espeaker as part of Long Argument causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-1999-1477. Moreover, an exploit is present. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GNOME 1.0.8. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part. The manipulation of the argument --espeaker as part of a Long Argument 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. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in GNOME libraries 1.0.8 allows local user to gain root access via a long --espeaker argument in programs such as nethack.

The weakness was disclosed 09/23/1999 by Brock Tellier (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-1477. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

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

Upgrading to version 1.0.15 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (3349), Exploit-DB (19512) and SecurityFocus (BID 663†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

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: GNOME 1.0.15

Timelineinfo

09/23/1999 🔍
09/23/1999 +0 days 🔍
09/26/1999 +3 days 🔍
06/21/2014 +5382 days 🔍
10/07/2024 +3761 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Brock Tellier
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-1477 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1477
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14857
X-Force: 3349 - GNOME espeaker local buffer overflow allows root privileges
SecurityFocus: 663 - GNOME espeaker Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 06/22/2014 01:24
Updated: 10/07/2024 02:22
Changes: 06/22/2014 01:24 (53), 05/21/2018 10:12 (7), 10/07/2024 02:22 (17)
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Cache ID: 216:A5D:103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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