rxvt 2.6.2 tt_printf -T/-name memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in rxvt 2.6.2. This vulnerability affects the function tt_printf. Performing a manipulation of the argument -T/-name results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2001-1077. Moreover, an exploit is present. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in rxvt 2.6.2. This affects the function tt_printf. The manipulation of the argument -T/-name 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 tt_printf function of rxvt 2.6.2 allows local users to gain privileges via a long (1) -T or (2) -name argument.

The bug was discovered 06/15/2001. The weakness was disclosed 06/15/2001 by zorgon (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2001-1077. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed in Shell File. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 14899 (Debian DSA-062-1 : rxvt - buffer overflow), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 1 days after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (6701), Exploit-DB (20928), Tenable (14899), SecurityFocus (BID 2878†) and OSVDB (14142†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 14899
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-062-1 : rxvt - buffer overflow
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OpenVAS ID: 53815
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 062-1 (rxvt)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: zorgon
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-1077 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1077
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16767
X-Force: 6701
SecurityFocus: 2878 - Rxvt Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 14142 - Rxvt - Buffer Overflow Issue
Vulnerability Center: 15211 - rxvt Local Privileges Escalation in the tt_printf Function, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 07/04/2014 13:00
Updated: 10/29/2024 15:50
Changes: 07/04/2014 13:00 (76), 07/19/2019 17:34 (5), 10/29/2024 15:50 (19)
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