VDB-14936 · CVE-1999-0946 · EDB 19585

Yamaha MidiPlug 1.1bj on Internet Explorer memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Yamaha MidiPlug 1.1bj on Internet Explorer. This impacts an unknown function. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-1999-0946. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is suggested to disable the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Yamaha MidiPlug 1.1bj on Internet Explorer and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in Yamaha MidiPlug via a Text variable in an EMBED tag.

The weakness was released 11/02/1999 by Shadow (Website). The advisory is shared for download at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-0946. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. The exploit is available at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

The best possible mitigation is suggested to be disabling the affected component.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (19585) and SecurityFocus (BID 760†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-14940. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Vendor

Yamaha

Name

MidiPlug

Version

1.1bj

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.4
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Disable
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Timelineinfo

11/02/1999 🔍
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06/22/2014 +5346 days 🔍
02/02/2025 +3878 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: Shadow
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-0946 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0946
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14936
SecurityFocus: 760 - Microsoft IE Yamaha MidiPlug Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

Created: 06/22/2014 14:25
Updated: 02/02/2025 19:58
Changes: 06/22/2014 14:25 (49), 05/21/2018 10:15 (7), 02/02/2025 19:58 (21)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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