VDB-20647 · CVE-2003-0485 · BID 7997

Progress 4GL Compiler up to 9.1d06 Data Type memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Progress 4GL Compiler up to 9.1d06. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Data Type Handler. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2003-0485. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Progress 4GL Compiler up to 9.1d06. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component Data Type 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. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in Progress 4GL Compiler 9.1D06 and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via source code containing a long, invalid data type.

The weakness was disclosed 08/07/2003 with SNOSoft (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2003-0485 since 06/27/2003. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly 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 vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 7997†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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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

06/20/2003 🔍
06/27/2003 +7 days 🔍
08/07/2003 +41 days 🔍
08/07/2003 +0 days 🔍
08/14/2014 +4025 days 🔍
05/03/2019 +1723 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Organization: SNOSoft
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2003-0485 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0485
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20647
SecurityFocus: 7997 - Progress 4GL Compiler Datatype Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 08/14/2014 18:26
Updated: 05/03/2019 20:19
Changes: 08/14/2014 18:26 (46), 05/03/2019 20:19 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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