iputils 2000-10-10 ping outpack/buf memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in iputils 2000-10-10. It has been rated as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the file ping. Performing a manipulation of the argument outpack/buf results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2000-1214. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in iputils 2000-10-10. This affects an unknown function of the file ping. The manipulation of the argument outpack/buf 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. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflows in the (1) outpack or (2) buf variables of ping in iputils before 20001010, as distributed on Red Hat Linux 6.2 through 7J and other operating systems, may allow local users to gain privileges.

The weakness was presented 10/18/2000 by FIRST with Redhat as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at redhat.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2000-1214. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (5431) and SecurityFocus (BID 1813†). See VDB-15812 for similar entry. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Recommended: Upgrade
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10/18/2000 🔍
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06/25/2014 +4998 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: redhat.com
Researcher: FIRST
Organization: Redhat
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-1214 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-1214
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15813
X-Force: 5431
SecurityFocus: 1813 - RedHat Linux ping Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/25/2014 16:10
Updated: 10/21/2024 06:09
Changes: 06/25/2014 16:10 (48), 05/27/2018 12:12 (7), 10/21/2024 06:09 (17)
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Cache ID: 216:41E:103

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