DMitry 1.3a Whois nic_format_buff Response out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in DMitry 1.3a. Affected is the function nic_format_buff of the component Whois Handler. The manipulation as part of Response results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-14931. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in DMitry 1.3a. Affected is the function nic_format_buff of the component Whois Handler. The manipulation as part of a Response leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A stack-based buffer overflow in DMitry (Deepmagic Information Gathering Tool) 1.3a might allow remote WHOIS servers to execute arbitrary code via a long line in a response that is mishandled by nic_format_buff.

The weakness was presented 06/19/2020. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-14931 since 06/19/2020. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 209532 (Debian dla-3933 : dmitry - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

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 vulnerability database at Tenable (209532). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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CPE 2.3info

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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 209532
Nessus Name: Debian dla-3933 : dmitry - security update

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/19/2020 🔍
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06/21/2020 +2 days 🔍
11/04/2025 +1961 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2020-14931 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-14931
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-157068

Entryinfo

Created: 06/21/2020 10:36
Updated: 11/04/2025 00:56
Changes: 06/21/2020 10:36 (36), 06/21/2020 10:41 (17), 10/23/2024 18:58 (17), 05/05/2025 13:06 (3), 11/04/2025 00:56 (1)
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