licq 1.0.2 Logging memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in licq 1.0.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Logging Handler. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2001-0440. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in licq 1.0.2 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component Logging Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in logging functions of licq before 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary commands.

The bug was discovered 02/20/2001. The weakness was released 02/21/2001 by Stanley G. Bubrouski as not defined advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at redhat.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2001-0440. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 61906 (Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : licq (MDKSA-2001:032-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 1.0.3 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (6645), Exploit-DB (20646), Tenable (61906), SecurityFocus (BID 2406†) and OSVDB (5601†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-16950. 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: No
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 61906
Nessus Name: Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : licq (MDKSA-2001:032-1)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: licq 1.0.3

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02/20/2001 🔍
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02/21/2001 +0 days 🔍
03/23/2001 +30 days 🔍
07/02/2001 +101 days 🔍
04/09/2004 +1011 days 🔍
09/06/2012 +3072 days 🔍
07/07/2014 +669 days 🔍
01/19/2025 +3849 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: redhat.com
Researcher: Stanley G. Bubrouski
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-0440 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0440
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16951
X-Force: 6645 - LICQ logging function buffer overflow
SecurityFocus: 2406 - LICQ Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 5601 - licq Logging Functions Overflow

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

Created: 07/07/2014 10:16
Updated: 01/19/2025 23:12
Changes: 07/07/2014 10:16 (62), 05/31/2018 10:19 (13), 01/19/2025 23:12 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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