NetBSD 1.5/1.5.1/1.5.2/1.5.3/1.6 Keyboard Input memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in NetBSD 1.5/1.5.1/1.5.2/1.5.3/1.6. This affects an unknown part of the component Keyboard Input Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2002-1543. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in NetBSD 1.5/1.5.1/1.5.2/1.5.3/1.6 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Keyboard Input Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in trek on NetBSD 1.5 through 1.5.3 allows local users to gain privileges via long keyboard input.

The weakness was disclosed 10/24/2002 by Niels Heinen (Website). The advisory is available at ftp.netbsd.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-1543. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not 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 (10458), SecurityFocus (BID 6036†) and OSVDB (7570†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Timelineinfo

10/24/2002 🔍
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03/31/2003 +158 days 🔍
04/09/2004 +374 days 🔍
08/08/2014 +3773 days 🔍
06/13/2018 +1405 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ftp.netbsd.org
Researcher: Niels Heinen
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-1543 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1543
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20242
X-Force: 10458
SecurityFocus: 6036 - NetBSD Trek Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 7570 - NetBSD trek Keyboard Input Overflow

Entryinfo

Created: 08/08/2014 11:45
Updated: 06/13/2018 09:21
Changes: 08/08/2014 11:45 (44), 06/13/2018 09:21 (10)
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Cache ID: 216:485:103

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