plptools 0.6 plpnfsd mpmain.c debuglog/errorlog/infolog format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in plptools 0.6. This vulnerability affects the function debuglog/errorlog/infolog of the file mpmain.c of the component plpnfsd. Such manipulation leads to format string. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2003-0074. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in plptools 0.6. Affected by this issue is the function debuglog/errorlog/infolog of the file mpmain.c of the component plpnfsd. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Format string vulnerability in mpmain.c for plpnfsd of the plptools package allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the functions (1) debuglog, (2) errorlog, and (3) infolog.

The weakness was shared 02/19/2003 by Carl Livitt (Website). The advisory is shared for download at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2003-0074. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

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 (11193) and SecurityFocus (BID 6715†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Timelineinfo

01/29/2003 🔍
02/19/2003 +21 days 🔍
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08/07/2014 +4187 days 🔍
10/28/2024 +3735 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: Carl Livitt
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2003-0074 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0074
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20144
X-Force: 11193
SecurityFocus: 6715 - PLP Tools plpnfsd Syslog Format String Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 08/07/2014 17:59
Updated: 10/28/2024 17:05
Changes: 08/07/2014 17:59 (42), 06/13/2018 09:17 (9), 10/28/2024 17:05 (17)
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