WolfPack Development XSHIPWARS 1.0/1.2.4 xsw memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in WolfPack Development XSHIPWARS 1.0/1.2.4. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file xsw. This manipulation causes memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-0972. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in WolfPack Development XSHIPWARS 1.0/1.2.4. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the file xsw. The manipulation 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 Xshipwars xsw program.

The weakness was shared 12/09/1999 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-0972. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. 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. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 1.2.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (19667) and SecurityFocus (BID 863†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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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: Upgrade
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Upgrade: XSHIPWARS 1.2.5

Timelineinfo

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06/22/2014 +5309 days 🔍
12/19/2024 +3833 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0972 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0972
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15049
SecurityFocus: 863 - Xshipwars Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 06/22/2014 15:50
Updated: 12/19/2024 13:56
Changes: 06/22/2014 15:50 (54), 05/22/2018 09:19 (1), 12/19/2024 13:56 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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