IBM AIX 4.3 nslookup Hostname memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM AIX 4.3 and classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file nslookup. Performing a manipulation of the argument Hostname as part of Long Argument results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-1999-1583. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in IBM AIX 4.3 (Operating System). This affects an unknown part of the file nslookup. The manipulation of the argument hostname as part of a Long Argument 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 nslookup for AIX 4.3 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long hostname command line argument.

The issue has been introduced in 10/01/1997. The weakness was released 09/30/1999 as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). It is possible to read the advisory at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-1583 since 04/21/2005. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 729 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (8031). 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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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

10/01/1997 🔍
09/30/1999 +729 days 🔍
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04/21/2005 +2030 days 🔍
06/21/2014 +3348 days 🔍
11/12/2024 +3797 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1583 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1583
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14871
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X-Force: 8031

Entryinfo

Created: 06/22/2014 01:39
Updated: 11/12/2024 15:45
Changes: 06/22/2014 01:39 (55), 04/11/2019 21:51 (1), 11/12/2024 15:45 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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