EType EServ 2.9.2 MKD Command memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in EType EServ 2.9.2. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component MKD Command Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2000-0523. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in EType EServ 2.9.2. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component MKD Command 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. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in the logging feature of EServ 2.9.2 and earlier allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands via a long MKD command.

The weakness was shared 06/06/2000 (Website). The advisory is available at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability was named CVE-2000-0523. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/14/2025).

A public exploit has been developed in Java. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 74049 (EType EServ Buffer Overflow Vulnerability).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (4614), Exploit-DB (19997), SecurityFocus (BID 1315†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-1626†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.1

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

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06/25/2014 +3972 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2000-0523 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0523
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15634
X-Force: 4614
SecurityFocus: 1315 - EType EServ Logging Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 1626 - Buffer Overflow in Etype Eserve 2.9.2 Logging Feature via Long MKD Command, High

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

Entryinfo

Created: 06/25/2014 10:12
Updated: 10/14/2025 02:49
Changes: 06/25/2014 10:12 (55), 05/11/2019 10:23 (5), 04/27/2025 01:59 (20), 10/14/2025 02:49 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:6C1:103

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