mnoGoSearch 3.2.10 search.cgi tmplt memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in mnoGoSearch 3.2.10. Impacted is an unknown function of the file search.cgi. Performing a manipulation of the argument tmplt results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2003-0437. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in mnoGoSearch 3.2.10. This affects an unknown code of the file search.cgi. The manipulation of the argument tmplt 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 search.cgi for mnoGoSearch 3.2.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long tmplt parameter.

The weakness was shared 06/11/2003 by pokleyzz (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at lists.grok.org.uk. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2003-0437 since 06/18/2003. 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 and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 11735 (mnoGoSearch search.cgi Multiple Parameter Remote Overflows), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 6 days after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 2127.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (12254), Exploit-DB (41), Tenable (11735), SecurityFocus (BID 7866†) and OSVDB (11873†). The entry VDB-20618 is related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 11735
Nessus Name: mnoGoSearch search.cgi Multiple Parameter Remote Overflows
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: lists.grok.org.uk
Researcher: pokleyzz
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2003-0437 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0437
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20619
X-Force: 12254
SecurityFocus: 7866 - MNOGoSearch Search.CGI TMPLT Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 11873 - mnoGoSearch search.cgi tmplt Parameter Remote Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 1519 - Buffer Overflow in mnoGoSearch 3.2.10 search.cgi Allows Arbitrary Code Execution, High

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

Created: 08/14/2014 18:20
Updated: 12/07/2024 07:12
Changes: 08/14/2014 18:20 (76), 05/10/2019 22:18 (2), 12/07/2024 07:12 (18)
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