VDB-18203 · CVE-2002-0272 · BID 4091

mpg321 0.2.2/0.2.3/0.2.9 HTTP/FTP Request memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in mpg321 0.2.2/0.2.3/0.2.9 and classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component HTTP/FTP Request. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2002-0272. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in mpg321 0.2.2/0.2.3/0.2.9 and classified as very critical. This issue affects an unknown part of the component HTTP/FTP Request. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflows in mpg321 before 0.2.9 allows local and possibly remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL to (1) a command line option, (2) an HTTP request, or (3) an FTP request.

The weakness was presented 05/31/2002 with SNOSoft (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at sourceforge.net. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2002-0272. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/07/2018).

Upgrading to version 0.2.9 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 4091†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

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VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: mpg321 0.2.9

Timelineinfo

02/12/2002 🔍
05/31/2002 +108 days 🔍
05/31/2002 +0 days 🔍
07/11/2014 +4424 days 🔍
06/07/2018 +1427 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: sourceforge.net
Organization: SNOSoft
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2002-0272 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0272
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18203
SecurityFocus: 4091 - MPG321 File Name ArgV Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 14:04
Updated: 06/07/2018 08:52
Changes: 07/11/2014 14:04 (46), 06/07/2018 08:52 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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