Kim Storm nn 6.6.0/6.6.1/6.6.2/6.6.3 Response nn_exitmsg format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Kim Storm nn 6.6.0/6.6.1/6.6.2/6.6.3. Impacted is the function nn_exitmsg of the component Response Handler. Performing a manipulation results in format string. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2002-1788. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Kim Storm nn 6.6.0/6.6.1/6.6.2/6.6.3. This affects the function nn_exitmsg of the component Response Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Format string vulnerability in the nn_exitmsg function in nn 6.6.0 through 6.6.3 allows remote NNTP servers to execute arbitrary code via format strings in server responses.

The weakness was released 07/04/2002 by zillion with SNOSoft (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at online.securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2002-1788 since 06/29/2005. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. 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 (9491), SecurityFocus (BID 5160†) and OSVDB (27086†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

07/04/2002 🔍
07/04/2002 +0 days 🔍
12/31/2002 +179 days 🔍
06/29/2005 +911 days 🔍
07/14/2006 +380 days 🔍
08/04/2014 +2942 days 🔍
06/10/2018 +1406 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: online.securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: zillion
Organization: SNOSoft
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-1788 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1788
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19431
X-Force: 9491
SecurityFocus: 5160 - Kim Storm NN NNTP Error Message Format String Vulnerability
OSVDB: 27086 - Multiple Vendor nn nn_exitmsg Function Remote Format String

Entryinfo

Created: 08/04/2014 17:00
Updated: 06/10/2018 08:50
Changes: 08/04/2014 17:00 (55), 06/10/2018 08:50 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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