AOL Server up to 3.4.2 External Database Driver Proxy Daemon libnspd.a Ns_PdLog Error/Notice format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in AOL Server up to 3.4.2. Impacted is the function Ns_PdLog in the library libnspd.a of the component External Database Driver Proxy Daemon. This manipulation of the argument Error/Notice causes format string. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2002-0586. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in AOL Server up to 3.4.2 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function Ns_PdLog in the library libnspd.a of the component External Database Driver Proxy Daemon. The manipulation of the argument Error/Notice 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 Ns_PdLog function for the external database driver proxy daemon library (libnspd.a) of AOLServer 3.0 through 3.4.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the Error or Notice parameters.

The weakness was published 06/18/2002 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2002-0586. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

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 (8860), SecurityFocus (BID 4535†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-5884†). Similar entry is available at VDB-18266. 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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Remote: Yes

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04/16/2002 🔍
04/17/2002 +1 days 🔍
06/18/2002 +62 days 🔍
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11/22/2004 +888 days 🔍
07/11/2014 +3518 days 🔍
05/26/2019 +1780 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: aol.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2002-0586 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0586
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18265
X-Force: 8860
SecurityFocus: 4535 - AOLServer Developer API Ns_PdLog() Format String Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 5884 - Format String in AOLServer 3.0 - 3.4.2, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 14:10
Updated: 05/26/2019 08:03
Changes: 07/11/2014 14:10 (59), 05/26/2019 08:03 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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