Sambar Server 5.1 cgitest.exe memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sambar Server 5.1. It has been rated as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file cgitest.exe. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2002-0128. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sambar Server 5.1 (File Transfer Software). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the file cgitest.exe. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

cgitest.exe in Sambar Server 5.1 before Beta 4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary code, via a long argument.

The weakness was published 03/25/2002 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2002-0128. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 11131 (Sambar Server Multiple CGI Remote Overflow), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 10578 (Sambar Server Sample Script Denial of Service Vulnerability).

Upgrading to version 5.1 Beta 4 eliminates this vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 1587. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 3356.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7894), Exploit-DB (21228), Tenable (11131), SecurityFocus (BID 3885†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-1228†). Similar entries are available at VDB-17081, VDB-18623, VDB-21216 and VDB-21217. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 11131
Nessus Name: Sambar Server Multiple CGI Remote Overflow
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OpenVAS ID: 11131
OpenVAS Name: Sambar web server DOS
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Server 5.1 Beta 4

Snort ID: 1587
Snort Message: SERVER-WEBAPP cgitest.exe access
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01/16/2002 🔍
02/06/2002 +21 days 🔍
03/25/2002 +47 days 🔍
03/25/2002 +0 days 🔍
09/21/2002 +180 days 🔍
06/23/2003 +275 days 🔍
07/11/2014 +4036 days 🔍
09/22/2025 +4091 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2002-0128 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0128
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18025
X-Force: 7894
SecurityFocus: 3885 - Sambar Server Sample Script Denial Of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 1228 - Sambar Server 5.1 cgitest.exe Allows Dos or Arbitrary Code Execution, High

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

Created: 07/11/2014 13:46
Updated: 09/22/2025 15:56
Changes: 07/11/2014 13:46 (75), 05/10/2019 08:29 (6), 05/02/2025 10:31 (19), 09/22/2025 15:56 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:FA7:103

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