log2mail 0.2.5.1 Log Message memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in log2mail 0.2.5.1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Log Message Handler. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2002-1251. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in log2mail 0.2.5.1 and classified as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component Log Message 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. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in log2mail before 0.2.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long log message.

The weakness was disclosed 11/12/2002 by Enrico Zini (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at debian.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2002-1251. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/30/2024).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15023 (Debian DSA-186-1 : log2mail - buffer overflow), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 0.2.5.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (10527), Tenable (15023) and SecurityFocus (BID 6089†). The entry VDB-12554 is pretty similar. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

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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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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 15023
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-186-1 : log2mail - buffer overflow
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OpenVAS ID: 53436
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 186-1 (log2mail)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: log2mail 0.2.5.1

Timelineinfo

11/01/2002 🔍
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11/12/2002 +11 days 🔍
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09/29/2004 +687 days 🔍
07/31/2014 +3592 days 🔍
06/30/2024 +3622 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: debian.org
Researcher: Enrico Zini
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-1251 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1251
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19147
X-Force: 10527
SecurityFocus: 6089 - Michael Krax log2mail Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/31/2014 15:09
Updated: 06/30/2024 09:52
Changes: 07/31/2014 15:09 (64), 04/29/2019 16:14 (1), 06/30/2024 09:52 (17)
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Cache ID: 216:B31:103

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