VDB-15843 · CVE-2000-0701 · BID 1539

GNU Mailman 2.0 format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in GNU Mailman 2.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Performing a manipulation results in format string. This vulnerability was named CVE-2000-0701. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in GNU Mailman 2.0 (Mail Client Software). This affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The wrapper program in mailman 2.0beta3 and 2.0beta4 does not properly cleanse untrusted format strings, which allows local users to gain privileges.

The weakness was presented 10/20/2000 by Stan Bubrouski (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2000-0701. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2.0beta5 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 1539†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Mail Client Software

Vendor

Name

Mailman

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.gnu.org/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Mailman 2.0beta5

Timelineinfo

08/01/2000 🔍
10/20/2000 +80 days 🔍
10/20/2000 +0 days 🔍
06/27/2014 +4998 days 🔍
05/27/2018 +1430 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Stan Bubrouski
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2000-0701 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0701
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15843
SecurityFocus: 1539 - GNU Mailman Local Format String Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 06/27/2014 14:50
Updated: 05/27/2018 12:13
Changes: 06/27/2014 14:50 (47), 05/27/2018 12:13 (6)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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