newsx 1.4 Pl6 syslog format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in newsx 1.4 Pl6. The affected element is the function syslog. Executing a manipulation can lead to format string. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2002-1789. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in newsx 1.4 Pl6. This vulnerability affects the function syslog. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Format string vulnerability in newsx NNTP client before 1.4.8 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers that are not properly handled in a call to the syslog function.

The weakness was disclosed 12/31/2002 by zillion with SNOSoft (Website). The advisory is shared for download at ftp.freebsd.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-1789 since 06/29/2005. 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.

Upgrading to version 1.4.8 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (9583) and SecurityFocus (BID 5240†). The entries VDB-19840 and VDB-19841 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.0

VulDB Base Score: 8.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / 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: Upgrade
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Upgrade: newsx 1.4.8

Timelineinfo

07/15/2002 🔍
12/31/2002 +169 days 🔍
12/31/2002 +0 days 🔍
06/29/2005 +911 days 🔍
08/04/2014 +3323 days 🔍
07/03/2024 +3621 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ftp.freebsd.org
Researcher: zillion
Organization: SNOSoft
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-1789 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1789
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19432
X-Force: 9583
SecurityFocus: 5240 - NewsX NNTP SysLog Format String Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/04/2014 17:00
Updated: 07/03/2024 11:46
Changes: 08/04/2014 17:00 (53), 06/10/2018 08:50 (1), 07/03/2024 11:46 (17)
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