html2ps 1.0 HTML/PostScript Converter memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in html2ps 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component HTML/PostScript Converter. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2002-1275. Moreover, an exploit is present. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in html2ps 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component HTML/PostScript Converter. The manipulation 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. CVE summarizes:

Unknown vulnerability in html2ps HTML/PostScript converter 1.0, when used within LPRng, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "unsanitized input."

The weakness was disclosed 11/12/2002 with SuSE (Website). The advisory is shared for download at debian.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2002-1275. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15029 (Debian DSA-192-1 : html2ps - arbitrary code execution), 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 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 Exploit-DB (21974), Tenable (15029) and SecurityFocus (BID 6079†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 15029
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-192-1 : html2ps - arbitrary code execution
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OpenVAS ID: 53438
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 192-1 (html2ps)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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10/31/2002 🔍
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07/31/2014 +3592 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: debian.org
Organization: SuSE
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2002-1275 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1275
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19152
SecurityFocus: 6079 - LPRNG html2ps Remote Command Execution Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 07/31/2014 15:11
Updated: 03/18/2025 21:00
Changes: 07/31/2014 15:11 (63), 04/30/2019 16:54 (3), 03/18/2025 21:00 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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