Christof Pohl Improved Mod Frontpage up to 1.6.0 mod_frontpage fpexec memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Christof Pohl Improved Mod Frontpage up to 1.6.0. Affected by this issue is the function fpexec of the component mod_frontpage. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2002-0427. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Christof Pohl Improved Mod Frontpage up to 1.6.0. It has been rated as very critical. This issue affects the function fpexec of the component mod_frontpage. 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 fpexec in mod_frontpage before 1.6.1 may allow attackers to gain root privileges.

The weakness was presented 08/12/2002 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at linux-mandrake.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2002-0427. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/17/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 13929 (Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : mod_frontpage (MDKSA-2002:021)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 10514 (Improved mod_frontpage Buffer Overflow Vulnerability).

Upgrading to version 1.6.1 eliminates this 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 (8400), Tenable (13929), SecurityFocus (BID 4251†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-2212†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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

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Nessus ID: 13929
Nessus Name: Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : mod_frontpage (MDKSA-2002:021)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Improved Mod Frontpage 1.6.1
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Timelineinfo

03/07/2002 🔍
03/07/2002 +0 days 🔍
03/08/2002 +1 days 🔍
08/12/2002 +157 days 🔍
08/12/2002 +0 days 🔍
10/02/2003 +416 days 🔍
07/31/2004 +303 days 🔍
07/22/2014 +3643 days 🔍
09/17/2025 +4075 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: linux-mandrake.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2002-0427 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0427
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18503
X-Force: 8400
SecurityFocus: 4251 - Improved mod_frontpage Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 2212 - Buffer Overflow in Improved mod_frontpage on Apache Allows Unauthorized Root Privileges, Critical

Entryinfo

Created: 07/22/2014 21:01
Updated: 09/17/2025 12:58
Changes: 07/22/2014 21:01 (69), 05/13/2019 11:57 (1), 09/17/2025 12:58 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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