Pen 0.9.1/0.9.2 Log Message pen.c netlog memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Pen 0.9.1/0.9.2. This affects the function netlog of the file pen.c of the component Log Message Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2002-1957. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Pen 0.9.1/0.9.2. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function netlog of the file pen.c of the component Log Message 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:

Buffer overflow in the netlog function in pen.c for Pen 0.9.1 and 0.9.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via malformed log messages.

The weakness was shared 12/31/2002 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2002-1957 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 (9505) and SecurityFocus (BID 5152†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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CPE 2.3info

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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/03/2002 🔍
12/31/2002 +181 days 🔍
12/31/2002 +0 days 🔍
06/29/2005 +911 days 🔍
08/05/2014 +3324 days 🔍
07/06/2024 +3623 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2002-1957 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1957
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19599
X-Force: 9505
SecurityFocus: 5152 - Pen netlogging Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 08/05/2014 11:10
Updated: 07/06/2024 23:21
Changes: 08/05/2014 11:10 (44), 06/10/2018 09:11 (8), 07/06/2024 23:21 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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