VDB-18862 · CVE-2002-0925 · XFDB 9337

Matthew Mondor mmftpd/mmpop3d up to 0.0.13 Command mmsyslog format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Matthew Mondor mmftpd and mmpop3d up to 0.0.13 and classified as critical. This affects the function mmsyslog of the component Command Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to format string. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2002-0925. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Matthew Mondor mmftpd and mmpop3d up to 0.0.13 (File Transfer Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function mmsyslog of the component Command Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Format string vulnerability in mmsyslog function allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) the USER command to mmpop3d for mmmail 0.0.13 and earlier, (2) the HELO command to mmsmtpd for mmmail 0.0.13 and earlier, or (3) the USER command to mmftpd 0.0.7 and earlier.

The weakness was disclosed 10/04/2002 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is available at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-0925. 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 known, but there is no available exploit.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 27150 (MMFTPD SysLog Format String 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 (9337), SecurityFocus (BID 4999†), OSVDB (14460†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-6379†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

File Transfer Software

Vendor

Matthew Mondor

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CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

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Timelineinfo

06/12/2002 🔍
10/04/2002 +114 days 🔍
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12/09/2004 +797 days 🔍
07/29/2014 +3519 days 🔍
09/11/2025 +4061 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2002-0925 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0925
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18862
X-Force: 9337
SecurityFocus: 4999 - MMMail Remote SysLog Format String Vulnerability
OSVDB: 14460 - mmmail mmsmtpd HELO Command mmsyslog Function Format String
Vulnerability Center: 6379 - Matthew Mondor mmmail <= .13 and mmmftpd .7, High

Entryinfo

Created: 07/29/2014 11:14
Updated: 09/11/2025 01:56
Changes: 07/29/2014 11:14 (60), 06/04/2019 08:15 (2), 09/11/2025 01:56 (20)
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