VDB-172 · SA9282 · GCVE-100-172

Netscape Browser 7.x Client Detection Tool Plugin memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Netscape Browser 7.x and classified as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Client Detection Tool Plugin. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The attack can be launched remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present. Disabling the affected component is suggested.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Netscape Browser 7.x. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Client Detection Tool Plugin. 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 weakness was disclosed 07/14/2003 by Martin Rakhmanov as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. The attack can be initiated remotely. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at jimmers.russia.webmatrixhosting.net. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at channels.netscape.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Secunia (SA9282†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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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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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Disable
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Patch: channels.netscape.com

Timelineinfo

07/14/2003 🔍
07/15/2003 +1 days 🔍
06/26/2019 +5825 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: netscape.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Martin Rakhmanov
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-172
Secunia: 9282 - Netscape Client Detection Tool Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Less Critical

Entryinfo

Created: 07/15/2003 11:50
Updated: 06/26/2019 09:27
Changes: 07/15/2003 11:50 (49), 06/26/2019 09:27 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:8EE:103

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