NullSoft SHOUTcast Server up to 1.8.11 DJ Handler memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in NullSoft SHOUTcast Server up to 1.8.11. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component DJ Handler. Executing a manipulation with the input icy- can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2002-0907. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in NullSoft SHOUTcast Server up to 1.8.11. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component DJ Handler. The manipulation with the input value icy- 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 SHOUTcast 1.8.9 and other versions before 1.8.12 allows a remote authenticated DJ to execute arbitrary code on the server via a long value in a header whose name begins with "icy-".

The weakness was shared 10/04/2002 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-0907. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation requires a single authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

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. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 38106 (Nullsoft SHOUTCast Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability).

Upgrading to version 1.8.12 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (9251), Exploit-DB (21511), SecurityFocus (BID 4934†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-5520†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: SHOUTcast Server 1.8.12

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Vendor: nullsoft.com

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2002-0907 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0907
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18844
X-Force: 9251
SecurityFocus: 4934 - Nullsoft SHOUTCast Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 5520 - Buffer Overflow in Nullsoft SHOUTcast Server Enables Arbitrary Code Execution via Long Header, Medium

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

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Created: 07/29/2014 11:06
Updated: 09/11/2025 07:16
Changes: 07/29/2014 11:06 (63), 05/25/2019 09:41 (1), 12/28/2024 08:30 (19), 09/11/2025 07:16 (2)
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