ITAfrica WEBactive 1.0 URL memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in ITAfrica WEBactive 1.0. This affects an unknown function of the component URL Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2000-0643. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in ITAfrica WEBactive 1.0. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component URL 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 WebActive HTTP Server 1.00 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long URL.

The weakness was published 07/12/2000 by Prizm (Website). The advisory is shared for download at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability was named CVE-2000-0643. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 86097 (ITAfrica WEBactive HTTP Server Long Request Denial of Service 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 (4949), SecurityFocus (BID 1470†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-6701†). Similar entry is available at VDB-15759. 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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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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06/25/2014 +3461 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Researcher: Prizm
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2000-0643 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0643
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15760
X-Force: 4949
SecurityFocus: 1470 - WEBactive HTTP Server Long "GET" Request Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 6701 - DoS in ITAfrica WEBactive 1.0 via Buffer Overflow, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/25/2014 15:26
Updated: 10/13/2025 04:26
Changes: 06/25/2014 15:26 (53), 05/28/2019 20:27 (4), 10/13/2025 04:26 (18)
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Cache ID: 216:590:103

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