mnoGoSearch 3.1.19 search.cgi q memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in mnoGoSearch 3.1.19. This affects an unknown function of the file search.cgi. Performing a manipulation of the argument q results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2002-0789. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in mnoGoSearch 3.1.19. This affects some unknown processing of the file search.cgi. The manipulation of the argument q 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. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in search.cgi in mnoGoSearch 3.1.19 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long query (q) parameter.

The bug was discovered 05/11/2002. The weakness was published 08/12/2002 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2002-0789. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 93 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 10671 (mnoGoSearch 3.1.19 Search Query Buffer Overflow Vulnerability).

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 (9060), SecurityFocus (BID 4724†), OSVDB (5084†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-6552†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality 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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07/22/2014 +3505 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
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CVE: CVE-2002-0789 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0789
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18675
X-Force: 9060
SecurityFocus: 4724 - mnoGoSearch 3.1.19 Search Query Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 5084 - mnoGoSearch 3.1.19 - Search Query - Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 6552 - Code Execution in mnoGoSearch 3.1.19 via Buffer Overflow, High

Entryinfo

Created: 07/22/2014 23:44
Updated: 09/13/2025 06:48
Changes: 07/22/2014 23:44 (58), 06/04/2019 07:16 (3), 09/13/2025 06:48 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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