VDB-20007 · CVE-2002-2365 · XFDB 9453

Springer Verlag Berlin Heidelberg Simple WAIS 1.11 Search input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Springer Verlag Berlin Heidelberg Simple WAIS 1.11. This impacts an unknown function. Performing a manipulation of the argument Search with the input | results in input validation. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2002-2365. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in Springer Verlag Berlin Heidelberg Simple WAIS 1.11. This affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument search with the input value | leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Simple WAIS (SWAIS) 1.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the shell metacharacters in the search field, as demonstrated using the "|" (pipe) character.

The weakness was disclosed 12/31/2002 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2002-2365 since 10/31/2007. 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. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/14/2024).

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 (9453) and SecurityFocus (BID 5127†). The entry VDB-16577 is pretty similar. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Springer Verlag Berlin Heidelberg

Name

Simple WAIS

Version

1.11

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.8

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Timelineinfo

06/29/2002 🔍
12/31/2002 +185 days 🔍
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08/07/2014 +2472 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-2365 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-2365
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20007
X-Force: 9453
SecurityFocus: 5127 - Simple WAIS Interface Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/07/2014 13:26
Updated: 07/14/2024 04:36
Changes: 08/07/2014 13:26 (48), 04/20/2019 16:32 (4), 07/14/2024 04:36 (17)
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