HylaFAX up to 4.1.2 Image Data memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in HylaFAX up to 4.1.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Image Data Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2002-1050. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in HylaFAX up to 4.1.2. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Image Data Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input 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 HylaFAX faxgetty before 4.1.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary code, via a long line of image data.

The weakness was shared 10/04/2002 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-1050. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 13756 (SUSE-SA:2002:035: hylafax), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 4.1.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (9729), Tenable (13756) and SecurityFocus (BID 5349†). The entry VDB-18963 is related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Nessus ID: 13756
Nessus Name: SUSE-SA:2002:035: hylafax
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: HylaFAX 4.1.3

Timelineinfo

07/29/2002 🔍
10/04/2002 +67 days 🔍
10/04/2002 +0 days 🔍
07/25/2004 +660 days 🔍
07/29/2014 +3656 days 🔍
06/29/2024 +3623 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2002-1050 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1050
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18964
X-Force: 9729
SecurityFocus: 5349 - Hylafax Oversized Scan Line Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/29/2014 13:18
Updated: 06/29/2024 11:23
Changes: 07/29/2014 13:18 (54), 05/01/2019 11:12 (4), 06/29/2024 11:23 (17)
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