VDB-18027 · CVE-2002-0130 · XFDB 7920

efax 0.8a/0.9/0.9a -x memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in efax 0.8a/0.9/0.9a. This impacts an unknown function. Performing a manipulation of the argument -x results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2002-0130. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in efax 0.8a/0.9/0.9a. This affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument -x 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 overflow in efax 0.9 and earlier, when installed setuid root, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -x argument.

The weakness was disclosed 03/25/2002 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at seclists.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2002-0130. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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 databases at X-Force (7920) and SecurityFocus (BID 3894†). The entry VDB-18026 is pretty similar. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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efax

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.3

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

01/16/2002 🔍
03/25/2002 +68 days 🔍
03/25/2002 +0 days 🔍
07/11/2014 +4491 days 🔍
06/06/2018 +1426 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: seclists.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-0130 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0130
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18027
X-Force: 7920 - efax -x command line buffer overflow
SecurityFocus: 3894 - EFax UUCP-style Lock File Command Line Option Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 13:46
Updated: 06/06/2018 10:53
Changes: 07/11/2014 13:46 (49), 06/06/2018 10:53 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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