gdam123 0.933/0.942 filename memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in gdam123 0.933/0.942. The impacted element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation of the argument filename results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2002-1812. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in gdam123 0.933/0.942. It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument filename 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:

Buffer overflow in gdam123 0.933 and 0.942 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long filename parameter.

The weakness was published 12/31/2002 by Security Team with Netric Security (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2002-1812 since 06/29/2005. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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 (9991), Exploit-DB (21760) and SecurityFocus (BID 5578†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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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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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

08/24/2002 🔍
12/31/2002 +129 days 🔍
12/31/2002 +0 days 🔍
06/29/2005 +911 days 🔍
08/04/2014 +3323 days 🔍
02/28/2025 +3861 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Security Team
Organization: Netric Security
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-1812 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1812
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19455
X-Force: 9991
SecurityFocus: 5578 - GDAM123 Filename Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 08/04/2014 17:05
Updated: 02/28/2025 04:39
Changes: 08/04/2014 17:05 (53), 04/19/2019 15:55 (2), 07/04/2024 01:52 (17), 02/28/2025 04:39 (6)
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