BSD mailx up to 6.5 -c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in BSD mailx up to 6.5. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument -c results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2000-0545. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in BSD mailx up to 6.5. Affected is an unknown code block. The manipulation of the argument -c 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 mailx mail command (aka Mail) on Linux systems allows local users to gain privileges via a long -c (carbon copy) parameter.

The weakness was shared 08/08/2000 by Paul (Website). The advisory is shared for download at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2000-0545. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (19991) and SecurityFocus (BID 1305†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

06/02/2000 🔍
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06/25/2014 +5069 days 🔍
11/17/2024 +3798 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Researcher: Paul
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0545 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0545
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15804
SecurityFocus: 1305 - BSD mailx 8.1.1-10 Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 06/25/2014 16:03
Updated: 11/17/2024 13:11
Changes: 06/25/2014 16:03 (48), 05/27/2018 12:11 (8), 11/17/2024 13:11 (19)
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