VDB-19287 · CVE-2002-1633 · VU#879386

QNX 4.25 wstrip memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in QNX 4.25. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file sample/ex/du/find/lex/mkdir/rm/serserv/tcpserv/termdef/time/unzip/use/wcc/wcc386/wd/wdisasm/which/wlib/wlink/wpp/wpp386/wprof/write/wstrip. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2002-1633. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in QNX 4.25 (Operating System). This affects some unknown functionality of the file sample/ex/du/find/lex/mkdir/rm/serserv/tcpserv/termdef/time/unzip/use/wcc/wcc386/wd/wdisasm/which/wlib/wlink/wpp/wpp386/wprof/write/wstrip. 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. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple buffer overflows in QNX 4.25 may allow local users to execute arbitrary code via long command line arguments to (1) sample, (2) ex, (3) du, (4) find, (5) lex, (6) mkdir, (7) rm, (8) serserv, (9) tcpserv, (10) termdef, (11) time, (12) unzip, (13) use, (14) wcc, (15) wcc386, (16) wd, (17) wdisasm, (18) which, (19) wlib, (20) wlink, (21) wpp, (22) wpp386, (23) wprof, (24) write, or (25) wstrip.

The weakness was disclosed 12/31/2002 as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). It is possible to read the advisory at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2002-1633 since 03/26/2005. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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 (9341) and SecurityFocus (BID 5000†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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Operating System

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Version

4.25

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9

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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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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/12/2002 🔍
12/31/2002 +202 days 🔍
12/31/2002 +0 days 🔍
03/26/2005 +816 days 🔍
08/04/2014 +3418 days 🔍
11/18/2024 +3759 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2002-1633 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1633
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19287
CERT: 🔍
X-Force: 9341 - QNX RTOS multiple /bin/ programs local buffer overflow
SecurityFocus: 5000

Entryinfo

Created: 08/04/2014 10:29
Updated: 11/18/2024 06:49
Changes: 08/04/2014 10:29 (49), 06/09/2018 11:02 (4), 11/18/2024 06:49 (17)
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