autorespond 2.0.2 qmail memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in autorespond 2.0.2. This impacts an unknown function of the component qmail Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2003-0654. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in autorespond 2.0.2. This affects some unknown functionality of the component qmail Handler. The manipulation 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 autorespond may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as the autorespond user via qmail.

The weakness was shared 08/27/2003 by Christian Jaeger (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at debian.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2003-0654 since 08/04/2003. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15210 (Debian DSA-373-1 : autorespond - 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 X-Force (12925), Tenable (15210), SecurityFocus (BID 8436†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-5598†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Nessus ID: 15210
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-373-1 : autorespond - buffer overflow
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OpenVAS ID: 53661
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 373-1 (autorespond)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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08/27/2003 +11 days 🔍
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09/29/2004 +399 days 🔍
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08/14/2014 +3587 days 🔍
05/25/2019 +1745 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: debian.org
Researcher: Christian Jaeger
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2003-0654 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0654
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20799
X-Force: 12925
SecurityFocus: 8436 - Autorespond Buffer Overrun Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 5598 - Buffer Overflow in Autorespond for Qmail Enables Code Execution, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 08/15/2014 00:53
Updated: 05/25/2019 12:36
Changes: 08/15/2014 00:53 (66), 05/25/2019 12:36 (5)
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Cache ID: 216:B56:103

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