LPRng 3.6.24 use_syslog format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in LPRng 3.6.24. This affects the function use_syslog. The manipulation results in format string. This vulnerability was named CVE-2000-0917. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in LPRng 3.6.24. Affected is the function use_syslog. 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. CVE summarizes:

Format string vulnerability in use_syslog() function in LPRng 3.6.24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

The weakness was presented 09/25/2000 by Chris Evans as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared for download at cert.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2000-0917. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 12/15/2024).

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as highly functional. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 10522 (LPRng use_syslog() Remote Format String Arbitrary Command Execution), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gain a shell remotely.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 301. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 2143.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (5287), Exploit-DB (226), Tenable (10522), SecurityFocus (BID 1712†) and OSVDB (421†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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Nessus ID: 10522
Nessus Name: LPRng use_syslog() Remote Format String Arbitrary Command Execution
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MetaSploit ID: lprng_format_string.rb
MetaSploit Name: LPRng use_syslog Remote Format String Vulnerability
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Snort ID: 301
Snort Message: SERVER-OTHER LPRng overflow
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Suricata ID: 2100302
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Timelineinfo

09/25/2000 🔍
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10/01/2000 +6 days 🔍
12/19/2000 +79 days 🔍
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09/12/2002 +632 days 🔍
12/02/2002 +80 days 🔍
07/01/2014 +4229 days 🔍
12/15/2024 +3820 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: cert.org
Researcher: Chris Evans
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0917 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0917
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16128
X-Force: 5287 - LPRng syslog call allows user supplied format strings
SecurityFocus: 1712
OSVDB: 421 - LPRng use_syslog() Remote Format String
Vulnerability Center: 267 - Format String in LRPng 3.6.24 Arbitrary Command Execution, Critical

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

Entryinfo

Created: 07/01/2014 17:27
Updated: 12/15/2024 16:57
Changes: 07/01/2014 17:27 (82), 04/13/2017 12:26 (4), 06/25/2021 10:01 (2), 12/15/2024 16:57 (14)
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