Canna 3.5b2 irw_through memory corruption

CVSS Meta Temp Score
CVSS is a standardized scoring system to determine possibilities of attacks. The Temp Score considers temporal factors like disclosure, exploit and countermeasures. The unique Meta Score calculates the average score of different sources to provide a normalized scoring system.
Current Exploit Price (≈)
Our analysts are monitoring exploit markets and are in contact with vulnerability brokers. The range indicates the observed or calculated exploit price to be seen on exploit markets. A good indicator to understand the monetary effort required for and the popularity of an attack.
CTI Interest Score
Our Cyber Threat Intelligence team is monitoring different web sites, mailing lists, exploit markets and social media networks. The CTI Interest Score identifies the interest of attackers and the security community for this specific vulnerability in real-time. A high score indicates an elevated risk to be targeted for this vulnerability.
8.9$0-$5k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Canna 3.5b2. Affected is the function irw_through. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2002-1158. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Canna 3.5b2. This vulnerability affects the function irw_through. 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 the irw_through function for Canna 3.5b2 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code as the bin user.

The bug was discovered 12/02/2002. The weakness was released 12/18/2002 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-1158. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 16 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15061 (Debian DSA-224-1 : canna - buffer overflow and more), 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. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 38362 (Red Hat Canna Server Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 3 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (10831), Tenable (15061), SecurityFocus (BID 6351†), OSVDB (14503†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-6973†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-19217. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Name

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.9

VulDB Base Score: 9.3
VulDB Temp Score: 8.9
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv2info

AVACAuCIA
💳💳💳💳💳💳
💳💳💳💳💳💳
💳💳💳💳💳💳
VectorComplexityAuthenticationConfidentialityIntegrityAvailability
UnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock
UnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock
UnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock

VulDB Base Score: 🔍
VulDB Temp Score: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 🔍

Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

EPSS Score: 🔍
EPSS Percentile: 🔍

Price Prediction: 🔍
Current Price Estimation: 🔍

0-DayUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock
TodayUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock

Nessus ID: 15061
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-224-1 : canna - buffer overflow and more
Nessus File: 🔍
Nessus Risk: 🔍
Nessus Family: 🔍
Nessus Context: 🔍
Nessus Port: 🔍

OpenVAS ID: 53720
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 224-1 (canna)
OpenVAS File: 🔍
OpenVAS Family: 🔍

Qualys ID: 🔍
Qualys Name: 🔍

Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
Active Actors: 🔍
Active APT Groups: 🔍

Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

Reaction Time: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔍
Exposure Time: 🔍

Timelineinfo

12/02/2002 🔍
12/02/2002 +0 days 🔍
12/10/2002 +8 days 🔍
12/18/2002 +8 days 🔍
12/18/2002 +0 days 🔍
01/08/2003 +21 days 🔍
09/29/2004 +630 days 🔍
02/02/2005 +126 days 🔍
07/31/2014 +3466 days 🔍
09/07/2025 +4056 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2002-1158 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1158
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19216
X-Force: 10831
SecurityFocus: 6351 - Canna Server Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 14503 - Canna Server - Local Buffer Overflow Issue
Vulnerability Center: 6973 - Buffer Overflow in Canna 3.5b2 Allows Code Execution, High

See also: 🔍

Entryinfo

Created: 07/31/2014 17:11
Updated: 09/07/2025 12:12
Changes: 07/31/2014 17:11 (71), 05/29/2019 18:07 (6), 09/07/2025 12:12 (20)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Discussion

No comments yet. Languages: en.

Please log in to comment.

◂ PreviousOverviewNext ▸

Do you need the next level of professionalism?

Upgrade your account now!