Network Associates WebShield SMTP 4.5.44 Configuration memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Network Associates WebShield SMTP 4.5.44. It has been rated as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Configuration Handler. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2000-0447. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Network Associates WebShield SMTP 4.5.44. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component Configuration 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 WebShield SMTP 4.5.44 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long configuration parameter to the WebShield remote management service.

The bug was discovered 05/08/2000. The weakness was published 05/25/2000 by Security Team (DCIST) (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2000-0447. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 10425 (NAI WebShield SMTP Management Agent SET_CONFIG Overflow), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gain a shell remotely and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 38061 (Network Associates WebShield SMTP 4.5.44 Buffer Overflow Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (4540), Tenable (10425), SecurityFocus (BID 1254†), OSVDB (327†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-137†). Similar entry is available at VDB-15506. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 10425
Nessus Name: NAI WebShield SMTP Management Agent SET_CONFIG Overflow
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Recommended: Upgrade
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05/08/2000 +7 days 🔍
05/25/2000 +17 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Security Team (DCIST)
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0447 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0447
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15505
X-Force: 4540
SecurityFocus: 1254 - Network Associates WebShield SMTP 4.5.44 Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 327 - NAI WebShield SMTP SET_CONFIG Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 137 - Buffer Overflow in WebShield SMTP 4.5.44, High

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

Created: 06/24/2014 13:10
Updated: 10/14/2025 07:58
Changes: 06/24/2014 13:10 (72), 05/05/2019 09:22 (1), 10/14/2025 07:58 (20)
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Cache ID: 216:1A1:103

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