Network Solutions Rwhoisd 1.5.x soa Command format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Network Solutions Rwhoisd 1.5.x. This affects an unknown function of the component soa Command Handler. Such manipulation leads to format string. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2001-0838. Additionally, an exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Network Solutions Rwhoisd 1.5.x. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the component soa Command Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Format string vulnerability in Network Solutions Rwhoisd 1.5.x allows remote attackers execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the -soa command.

The weakness was released 12/06/2001 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2001-0838. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. The exploit is available at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 10790 (Network Solutions Rwhoisd -soa Command Remote Format String), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gain a shell remotely and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 45009 (NSI RWhoisd Remote Format String Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 1323.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7353), Exploit-DB (21128), Tenable (10790), SecurityFocus (BID 3474†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-1870†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 10790
Nessus Name: Network Solutions Rwhoisd -soa Command Remote Format String
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Snort ID: 1323
Snort Message: SERVER-OTHER rwhoisd format string attempt
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Suricata ID: 2101323
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10/25/2001 🔍
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09/01/2003 +634 days 🔍
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10/04/2025 +4104 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-0838 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0838
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17696
X-Force: 7353
SecurityFocus: 3474 - NSI Rwhoisd Remote Format String Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 1870 - Format String in Network Solutions Rwhoisd 1.5.x, High

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

Entryinfo

Created: 07/10/2014 23:04
Updated: 10/04/2025 03:36
Changes: 07/10/2014 23:04 (70), 05/12/2019 09:32 (6), 01/20/2025 05:32 (19), 10/04/2025 03:36 (2)
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