VDB-21442 · CVE-2003-1538 · SBV-24221

SuSE Linux 4.0/8.1 SuSEHelp input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in SuSE Linux 4.0/8.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component SuSEHelp. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2003-1538. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in SuSE Linux 4.0/8.1 (Operating System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component SuSEHelp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

susehelp in SuSE Linux 8.1, Enterprise Server 8, Office Server, and Openexchange Server 4 does not properly filter shell metacharacters, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via CGI queries.

The weakness was disclosed 12/31/2003 (Website). The advisory is available at securitytracker.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2003-1538. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/17/2024).

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 databases at SecurityTracker (ID 1005954†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-24221†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5

VulDB Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

12/31/2003 🔍
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12/20/2007 +1449 days 🔍
11/29/2009 +710 days 🔍
09/26/2014 +1762 days 🔍
07/17/2024 +3582 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: suse.com

Advisory: securitytracker.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2003-1538 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-1538
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-21442
SecurityTracker: 1005954
Vulnerability Center: 24221 - SuSE Linux 8.1 susehelp Remote Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability via CGI Queries, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 09/26/2014 17:29
Updated: 07/17/2024 05:02
Changes: 09/26/2014 17:29 (46), 02/17/2017 11:32 (6), 06/29/2021 12:59 (3), 07/17/2024 05:02 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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