Inktomi Traffic Server up to 5.2.2 -path memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Inktomi Traffic Server up to 5.2.2. The impacted element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation of the argument -path results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2002-1013. Moreover, an exploit is present.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Inktomi Traffic Server up to 5.2.2. This affects some unknown processing. The manipulation of the argument -path 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 traffic_manager for Inktomi Traffic Server 4.0.18 through 5.2.2, Traffic Edge 1.1.2 and 1.5.0, and Media-IXT 3.0.4 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long -path argument.

The weakness was disclosed 10/04/2002 by Core Security with CORE Security Technologies (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2002-1013. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

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 (9465), Exploit-DB (21580) and SecurityFocus (BID 5098†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.3
VulDB Meta 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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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/25/2002 🔍
10/04/2002 +101 days 🔍
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07/29/2014 +4316 days 🔍
10/29/2024 +3745 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Researcher: Core Security
Organization: CORE Security Technologies
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2002-1013 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1013
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18927
X-Force: 9465
SecurityFocus: 5098 - Inktomi Traffic Server Traffic_Manager Path Argument Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 07/29/2014 11:54
Updated: 10/29/2024 17:25
Changes: 07/29/2014 11:54 (51), 04/18/2019 17:56 (1), 06/28/2024 13:46 (17), 10/29/2024 17:25 (14)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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