VDB-16713 · CVE-2001-0164 · XFDB 6233

Netscape Directory Server 4.12 Receipient memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Netscape Directory Server 4.12. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Receipient Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2001-0164. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Netscape Directory Server 4.12 (Directory Service Software). This affects an unknown code of the component Receipient Handler. The manipulation 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 overflow in Netscape Directory Server 4.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary commands via a malformed recipient field.

The weakness was presented 06/02/2001 with @stake, Inc. (Website). The advisory is shared at atstake.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2001-0164. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

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 (6233) and SecurityFocus (BID 6832†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Directory Service Software

Vendor

Netscape

Name

Directory Server

Version

4.12

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.netscape.com/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

03/07/2001 🔍
06/02/2001 +87 days 🔍
06/02/2001 +0 days 🔍
07/04/2014 +4780 days 🔍
04/08/2019 +1739 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: netscape.com

Advisory: atstake.com
Organization: @stake, Inc.
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-0164 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0164
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16713
X-Force: 6233 - Netscape Directory Server RCPT TO excessive quotes buffer overflow
SecurityFocus: 6832 - Netscape Directory Server SMTP Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 07/04/2014 11:29
Updated: 04/08/2019 09:20
Changes: 07/04/2014 11:29 (51), 04/08/2019 09:20 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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