Essen Essentia Web Server 2.1 URL memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Essen Essentia Web Server 2.1. Impacted is an unknown function of the component URL Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2002-0313. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Essen Essentia Web Server 2.1 (Web Server). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component URL Handler. 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 Essentia Web Server 2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary code, via a long URL.

The weakness was presented 06/25/2002 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is available at online.securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-0313. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

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.

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 (8249), Exploit-DB (21298), SecurityFocus (BID 4159†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-3183†). See VDB-18297 for similar entry. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

02/22/2002 🔍
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06/25/2002 +123 days 🔍
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07/11/2014 +3861 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: online.securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-0313 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0313
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18298
X-Force: 8249
SecurityFocus: 4159 - Essentia Web Server Long URL Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 3183 - Buffer Overflow in Essentia Web Server 2.1 Causes DoS and Possible Arbitrary Code Execution, High

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

Created: 07/11/2014 14:13
Updated: 05/30/2025 17:49
Changes: 07/11/2014 14:13 (62), 05/18/2019 11:30 (1), 05/30/2025 17:49 (21)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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