VDB-17808 · CVE-2001-1488 · XFDB 7283

Open Projects Network IRCd U2.10.05.18 DNS Lookup authentication spoofing ⚔ [Disputed]

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Open Projects Network IRCd U2.10.05.18. Affected is an unknown function of the component DNS Lookup Handler. The manipulation results in authentication spoofing. This vulnerability was named CVE-2001-1488. There is no available exploit. It is still unclear if this vulnerability genuinely exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Open Projects Network IRCd U2.10.05.18 (Project Management Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component DNS Lookup Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authentication spoofing vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-290. This attack-focused weakness is caused by incorrectly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

Open Projects Network Internet Relay Chat (IRC) daemon u2.10.05.18 does not perform a double-reverse DNS lookup, which allows remote attackers to spoof any valid hostname on the Internet. NOTE: a followup post suggests that this is not an issue in the daemon.

The weakness was presented 12/31/2001 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2001-1488 since 06/21/2005. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (7283). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Project Management Software

Vendor

Open Projects Network

Name

IRCd

Version

U2.10.05.18

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authentication spoofing
CWE: CWE-290 / CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/31/2001 🔍
12/31/2001 +0 days 🔍
06/21/2005 +1268 days 🔍
07/11/2014 +3307 days 🔍
06/04/2018 +1424 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
Disputed: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2001-1488 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1488
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17808
X-Force: 7283 - Open Projects Network IRCd DNS spoofing

Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 13:25
Updated: 06/04/2018 09:02
Changes: 07/11/2014 13:25 (45), 06/04/2018 09:02 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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