VDB-18312 · CVE-2002-0327 · XFDB 8291

Century Software TERM 6.27.0869 TTY Argument memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Century Software TERM 6.27.0869. This affects an unknown function of the component TTY Argument Handler. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2002-0327. Moreover, an exploit is present.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Century Software TERM 6.27.0869. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component TTY Argument Handler. The manipulation 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. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in Century Software TERM allows local users to gain root privileges via a long tty argument to the callin program.

The weakness was disclosed 06/25/2002 with SNOSoft (Website). The advisory is shared for download at online.securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2002-0327. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.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 (8291), Exploit-DB (21302) and SecurityFocus (BID 4174†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Vendor

Century Software

Name

TERM

Version

6.27.0869

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

VulDB Base Score: 9.3
VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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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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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

02/25/2002 🔍
06/25/2002 +120 days 🔍
06/25/2002 +0 days 🔍
07/11/2014 +4399 days 🔍
11/16/2024 +3781 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

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

CVE: CVE-2002-0327 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0327
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18312
X-Force: 8291 - TERM tty command line buffer overflow
SecurityFocus: 4174

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

Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 14:14
Updated: 11/16/2024 20:20
Changes: 07/11/2014 14:14 (48), 06/07/2018 09:00 (6), 11/16/2024 20:20 (22)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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