NetWin DNews 5.3 group/cmd/utag memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in NetWin DNews 5.3. The impacted element is an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument group/cmd/utag results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2000-0423. In addition, an exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in NetWin DNews 5.3. Affected is some unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument group/cmd/utag with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in Netwin DNEWSWEB CGI program allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via long parameters such as group, cmd, and utag.

The weakness was presented 05/05/2000 by Security Team (Website). The advisory is shared for download at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2000-0423. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 11748 (Multiple Dangerous CGI Script Detection), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 10080 (NewsWeb CGI Buffer Overflow Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 2200.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (4421), Exploit-DB (19895), Tenable (11748), SecurityFocus (BID 1172†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-792†). See VDB-14266, VDB-14277, VDB-14828 and VDB-15062 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 11748
Nessus Name: Multiple Dangerous CGI Script Detection
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Snort ID: 2200
Snort Message: SERVER-WEBAPP dnewsweb.cgi access
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: netwininfosolutions.com

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: Security Team
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0423 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0423
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15528
X-Force: 4421
SecurityFocus: 1172 - Netwin DNews News Server Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 792 - Netwin DNews News Server Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Created: 06/24/2014 15:49
Updated: 10/15/2025 21:50
Changes: 06/24/2014 15:49 (67), 05/08/2019 18:35 (6), 06/08/2025 19:28 (19), 10/15/2025 21:50 (4)
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