VDB-19740 · CVE-2002-2098 · XFDB 7974

Axspawn 0.2.4.1 Packet axspawn.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Axspawn 0.2.4.1. The affected element is an unknown function of the file axspawn.c of the component Packet Handler. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2002-2098. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Axspawn 0.2.4.1. Affected is an unknown function of the file axspawn.c of the component Packet 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. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in axspawn.c in Axspawn-pam before 0.2.1a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via large packets.

The weakness was published 12/31/2002 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2002-2098 since 08/05/2005. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 0.2.1a eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7974), SecurityFocus (BID 3824†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1003242†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Name

Axspawn

Version

0.2.4.1

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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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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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Axspawn 0.2.1a

Timelineinfo

01/06/2002 🔍
01/15/2002 +9 days 🔍
12/31/2002 +350 days 🔍
12/31/2002 +0 days 🔍
08/05/2005 +948 days 🔍
08/06/2014 +3288 days 🔍
06/11/2018 +1405 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2002-2098 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-2098
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19740
X-Force: 7974 - AXSpawn-pam login buffer overflow
SecurityFocus: 3824 - AXSpawn User Login Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1003242

Entryinfo

Created: 08/06/2014 10:18
Updated: 06/11/2018 08:43
Changes: 08/06/2014 10:18 (52), 06/11/2018 08:43 (8)
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Cache ID: 216::103