Astrocam up to 1.4 HTTP Request astrocam.cgi input validation ⚔ [Disputed]

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Astrocam 0.9-1-1/0.9-5-1/0.9-7-3/1.0.1/1.4. This affects an unknown part of the file astrocam.cgi of the component HTTP Request Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2002-1874. There is not any exploit available. It is still unclear if this vulnerability genuinely exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Astrocam 0.9-1-1/0.9-5-1/0.9-7-3/1.0.1/1.4 and classified as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file astrocam.cgi of the component HTTP Request Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

astrocam.cgi in AstroCam 0.9-1-1 through 1.4.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an HTTP request. NOTE: earlier disclosures stated that the affected versions were 1.7.1 through 2.1.2, but the vendor explicitly stated that these were incorrect.

The bug was discovered 11/03/2002. The weakness was released 12/31/2002 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-1874 since 06/29/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 09/01/2025). Earlier disclosures stated that the affected versions were 1.7.1 through 2.1.2, but the vendor explicitly stated that these were incorrect.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 58 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 10901 (Astrocam Remote Command Execution Vulnerability).

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 (10538), SecurityFocus (BID 6105†), OSVDB (59691†), SecurityTracker (ID 1005523†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-10429†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-42240. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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10/31/2002 🔍
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09/01/2025 +4045 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2002-1874 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1874
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19516
X-Force: 10538
SecurityFocus: 6105 - Astrocam Remote Command Execution Vulnerability
OSVDB: 59691 - Astrocam - Remote Command Execution Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1005523
Vulnerability Center: 10429 - AstroCam Shell Metacharacters Vulnerability via HTTP Request, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/05/2014 10:38
Updated: 09/01/2025 15:20
Changes: 08/05/2014 10:38 (60), 06/14/2019 14:28 (8), 09/01/2025 15:20 (18)
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