Sam Hawker wmcdplay 1.0 Beta2 Parameter memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Sam Hawker wmcdplay 1.0 Beta2. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Parameter Handler. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2000-0223. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Sam Hawker wmcdplay 1.0 Beta2 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component Parameter Handler. 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 the wmcdplay CD player program for the WindowMaker desktop allows local users to gain root privileges via a long parameter.

The weakness was published 03/10/2000 by FIRST (Website). The advisory is shared at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2000-0223. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

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 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (19802) and SecurityFocus (BID 1047†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.3
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Exploitinginfo

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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

03/10/2000 🔍
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03/11/2000 +1 days 🔍
06/23/2014 +5217 days 🔍
12/05/2024 +3818 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Researcher: First posted to Bugtraq by krahmer on March 11, 2000. (FIRST)
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0223 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0223
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15385
SecurityFocus: 1047 - wmcdplay Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 06/24/2014 00:29
Updated: 12/05/2024 16:19
Changes: 06/24/2014 00:29 (54), 05/23/2018 11:04 (2), 10/08/2020 13:54 (1), 12/05/2024 16:19 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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