Sambar Web Server 4.2.1 HTTP GET Long Request memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Sambar Web Server 4.2.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component HTTP GET Handler. Performing a manipulation as part of Long Request results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-1523. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sambar Web Server 4.2.1 (Web Server). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown functionality of the component HTTP GET Handler. The manipulation as part of a Long Request 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 Sambar Web Server 4.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary commands, via a long HTTP GET request.

The weakness was presented 10/04/1999 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-1523. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 821.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (1672), SecurityFocus (BID 2255†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-5190†). See VDB-88803 for similar entry. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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06/21/2014 +3587 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1523 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1523
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14883
X-Force: 1672 - Sambar Server logging code buffer overflow
SecurityFocus: 2255 - Sambar Server Admin Access Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 5190 - Buffer Overflow in Sambar Web Server via Malformed GET Request Enables Code Execution, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/22/2014 01:47
Updated: 04/19/2026 12:30
Changes: 06/22/2014 01:47 (61), 05/24/2019 12:35 (3), 04/19/2026 12:30 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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