Netscape Navigator 7.0.2 Client Detection Tool Plugin npcdt.dll filename memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Netscape Navigator 7.0.2. Affected is an unknown function in the library npcdt.dll of the component Client Detection Tool Plugin. This manipulation of the argument filename causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2003-0553. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Netscape Navigator 7.0.2 (Web Browser). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality in the library npcdt.dll of the component Client Detection Tool Plugin. The manipulation of the argument filename 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 the Client Detection Tool (CDT) plugin (npcdt.dll) for Netscape 7.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an attachment with a long filename.

The weakness was released 08/18/2003 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2003-0553 since 07/14/2003. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

07/14/2003 🔍
08/18/2003 +35 days 🔍
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08/14/2014 +4014 days 🔍
06/15/2018 +1401 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: netscape.com

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2003-0553 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0553
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20701

Entryinfo

Created: 08/15/2014 00:10
Updated: 06/15/2018 07:58
Changes: 08/15/2014 00:10 (44), 06/15/2018 07:58 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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