thttpd HTTP Server 1.90a/2.04/2.04.31 Date tdate_parse Long String memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in thttpd HTTP Server 1.90a/2.04/2.04.31. This impacts the function tdate_parse of the component Date Handler. Executing a manipulation as part of Long String can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-1999-1457. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in thttpd HTTP Server 1.90a/2.04/2.04.31 (Web Server) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function tdate_parse of the component Date Handler. The manipulation as part of a Long String 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. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in thttpd HTTP server before 2.04-31 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long date string, which is not properly handled by the tdate_parse function.

The weakness was published 11/16/1999 as 19991116 as not defined advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at novell.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-1457. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Vulnerability Center (SBV-126†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

11/16/1999 🔍
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06/22/2014 +5332 days 🔍
06/07/2024 +3638 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 19991116
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-1457 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1457
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14980
Vulnerability Center: 126

Entryinfo

Created: 06/22/2014 14:54
Updated: 06/07/2024 09:34
Changes: 06/22/2014 14:54 (41), 04/05/2019 07:52 (10), 06/07/2024 09:34 (17)
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