GNU gzip 1.2.4/1.2.4a/1.3 File Name memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in GNU gzip 1.2.4/1.2.4a/1.3 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component File Name Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2001-1228. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GNU gzip 1.2.4/1.2.4a/1.3. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the component File Name 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 overflows in gzip 1.3x, 1.2.4, and other versions might allow attackers to execute code via a long file name, possibly remotely if gzip is run on an FTP server.

The weakness was released 11/18/2001 by Gobbles as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared at online.securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2001-1228. 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.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 13919 (Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : gzip (MDKSA-2002:011)), 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 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 3 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7882), Tenable (13919) and SecurityFocus (BID 3712†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 13919
Nessus Name: Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : gzip (MDKSA-2002:011)
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OpenVAS ID: 53760
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 100-1 (gzip)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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01/31/2002 +44 days 🔍
07/31/2004 +912 days 🔍
07/10/2014 +3631 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: online.securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Gobbles
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-1228 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1228
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17601
X-Force: 7882
SecurityFocus: 3712 - GZip Long File Name Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 07/10/2014 12:38
Updated: 06/11/2024 23:40
Changes: 07/10/2014 12:38 (63), 05/02/2019 09:37 (4), 06/11/2024 23:40 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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