FreeBSD 3.3 xmindpath -f memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in FreeBSD 3.3. It has been classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the file xmindpath. This manipulation of the argument -f causes memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-1999-0823. In addition, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in FreeBSD 3.3 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the file xmindpath. The manipulation of the argument -f with an unknown input 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 FreeBSD xmindpath allows local users to gain privileges via -f argument.

The weakness was presented 12/01/1999 by Brock Tellier (FIRST) (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-0823. 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 ANSI C and been published even before and not after the advisory. It is possible to download the exploit at downloads.securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (3721), Exploit-DB (19652), SecurityFocus (BID 839†) and OSVDB (1150†). See VDB-15014 and VDB-15012 for similar entries. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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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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Sourcesinfo

Product: freebsd.org

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

CVE: CVE-1999-0823 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0823
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15013
X-Force: 3721
SecurityFocus: 839 - FreeBSD xmindpath Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 1150 - FreeBSD xmindpath Local Overflow

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

Created: 06/22/2014 15:30
Updated: 07/27/2024 18:25
Changes: 06/22/2014 15:30 (60), 05/22/2018 09:14 (5), 07/27/2024 18:25 (17)
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