Xblockout Xbl 1.0i/1.0k/1.1 -display memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Xblockout Xbl 1.0i/1.0k/1.1 and classified as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function. Such manipulation of the argument -display leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2003-0535. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Xblockout Xbl 1.0i/1.0k/1.1 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code. The manipulation of the argument -display with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in xbl 1.0k and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a long -display command line option.

The weakness was released 08/18/2003 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at debian.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2003-0535 since 07/09/2003. 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.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15182 (Debian DSA-345-1 : xbl - buffer overflow), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. 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 Tenable (15182) and SecurityFocus (BID 8145†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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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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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 15182
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-345-1 : xbl - buffer overflow
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OpenVAS ID: 53634
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 345-1 (xbl)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: debian.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2003-0535 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0535
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20696
SecurityFocus: 8145

Entryinfo

Created: 08/14/2014 22:40
Updated: 05/01/2019 11:01
Changes: 08/14/2014 22:40 (58), 05/01/2019 11:01 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:E9F:103

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