nvi 1.79 Filename format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in nvi 1.79 and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Filename Handler. This manipulation causes format string. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2001-1562. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in nvi 1.79. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the component Filename Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Format string vulnerability in nvi before 1.79 allows local users to gain privileges via format string specifiers in a filename.

The weakness was released 12/31/2001 with Debian (Website). The advisory is shared at debian.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2001-1562 since 07/14/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 14922 (Debian DSA-085-1 : nvi - Format string vulnerability), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 1.79 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7317), Tenable (14922) and SecurityFocus (BID 3456†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 14922
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-085-1 : nvi - Format string vulnerability
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OpenVAS ID: 53765
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 085-1 (nvi, nvi-m17n)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: nvi 1.79

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10/20/2001 🔍
10/20/2001 +0 days 🔍
12/31/2001 +72 days 🔍
12/31/2001 +0 days 🔍
09/29/2004 +1003 days 🔍
07/14/2005 +288 days 🔍
07/11/2014 +3284 days 🔍
10/21/2024 +3755 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: debian.org
Organization: Debian
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-1562 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1562
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17881
X-Force: 7317
SecurityFocus: 3456 - BSD Nvi Format String Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 13:32
Updated: 10/21/2024 12:37
Changes: 07/11/2014 13:32 (64), 04/30/2019 17:21 (1), 10/21/2024 12:37 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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