MyWebServer 1.0.0/1.0.1/1.0.2 HTTP Request memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in MyWebServer 1.0.0/1.0.1/1.0.2. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component HTTP Request Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2002-1897. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in MyWebServer 1.0.0/1.0.1/1.0.2 (Web Server). This affects some unknown functionality of the component HTTP Request Handler. 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:

MyWebServer LLC MyWebServer 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long HTTP request, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.

The weakness was shared 12/31/2002 by Marc Ruef (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at seclists.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2002-1897 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 are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.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 (10349), Exploit-DB (21935) and SecurityFocus (BID 5954†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/12/2002 🔍
12/31/2002 +80 days 🔍
12/31/2002 +0 days 🔍
06/29/2005 +911 days 🔍
08/05/2014 +3324 days 🔍
04/27/2025 +3918 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: seclists.org
Researcher: Marc Ruef
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2002-1897 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1897
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19539
X-Force: 10349
SecurityFocus: 5954 - My Web Server Long Get Request Denial Of Service Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 08/05/2014 10:45
Updated: 04/27/2025 08:45
Changes: 08/05/2014 10:45 (46), 06/10/2018 09:01 (6), 07/05/2024 12:53 (17), 04/27/2025 08:45 (14)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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