Xpilot 4.5.0 xpilot-server memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Xpilot 4.5.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component xpilot-server. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2002-0179. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Xpilot 4.5.0. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component xpilot-server. 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. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in xpilot-server for XPilot 4.5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

The bug was discovered 04/17/2002. The weakness was presented 04/22/2002 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at debian.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-0179. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 14964 (Debian DSA-127-1 : xpilot-server - remote buffer overflow), 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. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 38096 (XPilot Server Remote Buffer Overflow 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 (8852), Tenable (14964), SecurityFocus (BID 4534†), OSVDB (2067†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-6619†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 14964
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-127-1 : xpilot-server - remote buffer overflow
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OpenVAS ID: 53845
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 127-1 (xpilot)
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: debian.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-0179 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0179
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18088
X-Force: 8852
SecurityFocus: 4534 - XPilot Server Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 2067 - XPilot - Server - Remote Buffer Overflow Issue
Vulnerability Center: 6619 - Buffer Overflow in Xpilot < 4.5.1 Allows Code Execution, High

Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 13:53
Updated: 09/22/2025 02:51
Changes: 07/11/2014 13:53 (67), 06/03/2019 17:51 (4), 09/22/2025 02:51 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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