National Language Support libIM Library up to 5.2 -im memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in National Language Support libIM Library up to 5.2. The affected element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation of the argument -im results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2003-0087. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in National Language Support libIM Library up to 5.2 (Software Library). This affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument -im 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 libIM library (libIM.a) for National Language Support (NLS) on AIX 4.3 through 5.2 allows local users to gain privileges via several possible attack vectors, including a long -im argument to aixterm.

The bug was discovered 02/12/2003. The weakness was shared 02/12/2003 by Euan Briggs (ERNE) (Website). The advisory is shared at idefense.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2003-0087. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (11309), Exploit-DB (22249), SecurityFocus (BID 6840†), OSVDB (7996†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-21254†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.8

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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02/11/2003 🔍
02/12/2003 +1 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: idefense.com⛔
Researcher: Euan Briggs (ERNE)
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2003-0087 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0087
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20169
X-Force: 11309 - IBM AIX aixterm libIM library buffer overflow
SecurityFocus: 6840 - IBM AIX libIM Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 7996 - IBM AIX libIM Library for NLS Multiple Vector Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 21254 - AIX 4.3 - 5.2 libIM Local Arbitrary Code Execution with Root Privileges Vulnerability, High

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

Entryinfo

Created: 08/07/2014 18:08
Updated: 06/05/2024 03:58
Changes: 08/07/2014 18:08 (66), 08/30/2019 16:14 (2), 06/05/2024 03:58 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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