NullSoft SHOUTcast Server 1.9.2 icy-name/icy-url memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in NullSoft SHOUTcast Server 1.9.2. This affects an unknown function. This manipulation of the argument icy-name/icy-url causes memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2003-1174. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability was found in NullSoft SHOUTcast Server 1.9.2. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing. The manipulation of the argument icy-name/icy-url 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 NullSoft Shoutcast Server 1.9.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service via (1) icy-name followed by a long server name or (2) icy-url followed by a long URL.

The bug was discovered 11/02/2003. The weakness was shared 11/05/2003 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2003-1174 since 05/04/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at archives.neohapsis.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 3 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 38226 (Nullsoft SHOUTcast icy-name/icy-url Memory Corruption Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (13586), Exploit-DB (23328), SecurityFocus (BID 8954†), OSVDB (2776†) and Secunia (SA10146†). 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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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: nullsoft.com

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2003-1174 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-1174
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-21139
X-Force: 13586
SecurityFocus: 8954 - Nullsoft SHOUTcast icy-name/icy-url Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Secunia: 10146
OSVDB: 2776 - SHOUTcast Server Long icy-name and icy-url DoS
SecurityTracker: 1008080
Vulnerability Center: 13403 - NullSoft SHOUTcast Server 1.9.2 Local Denial of Service, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 08/22/2014 15:53
Updated: 07/17/2025 21:35
Changes: 08/22/2014 15:53 (65), 07/12/2019 10:00 (5), 04/06/2025 13:58 (19), 07/17/2025 21:35 (2)
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