A-V Tronics InetServ 3.0/3.1.1/3.2.1 Webmail Interface Username/Password memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in A-V Tronics InetServ 3.0/3.1.1/3.2.1. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Webmail Interface. The manipulation of the argument Username/Password leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2001-1294. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in A-V Tronics InetServ 3.0/3.1.1/3.2.1. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown functionality of the component Webmail Interface. The manipulation of the argument Username/Password with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in A-V Tronics Inetserv 3.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) in the Webmail interface via a long username and password.

The weakness was presented 08/22/2001 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at ntbugtraq.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2001-1294. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 50032 (A-V Tronics InetServ Webmail Authentication Buffer Overflow Vulnerability).

Upgrading to version 3.2.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7022), SecurityFocus (BID 3224†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-3237†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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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: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: InetServ 3.2.3

Timelineinfo

08/22/2001 🔍
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12/21/2003 +851 days 🔍
07/08/2014 +3852 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ntbugtraq.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-1294 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1294
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17243
X-Force: 7022
SecurityFocus: 3224 - A-V Tronics InetServ Webmail Authentication Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 3237 - Buffer Overflow in A-V Tronics Inetserv 3.2.1 and Earlier Causes DoS via Long Username and Password, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 07/08/2014 15:16
Updated: 09/27/2025 07:56
Changes: 07/08/2014 15:16 (57), 05/18/2019 16:44 (2), 09/27/2025 07:56 (20)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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