ELM 2.5.6 Subject frm memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in ELM 2.5.6 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Subject Handler. The manipulation of the argument frm results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2003-0966. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in ELM 2.5.6. Affected is an unknown code of the component Subject Handler. The manipulation of the argument frm 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. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in the frm command in elm 2.5.6 and earlier, and possibly later versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Subject line.

The weakness was shared 02/17/2004 with Redhat (Website). The advisory is shared for download at redhat.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2003-0966. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 12449 (RHEL 2.1 : elm (RHSA-2004:009)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Red Hat Local Security Checks.

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 X-Force (14840), Tenable (12449), SecurityFocus (BID 9430†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-29297†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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

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Nessus ID: 12449
Nessus Name: RHEL 2.1 : elm (RHSA-2004:009)
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Timelineinfo

01/07/2004 🔍
01/15/2004 +8 days 🔍
02/17/2004 +33 days 🔍
02/17/2004 +0 days 🔍
07/06/2004 +140 days 🔍
01/19/2011 +2388 days 🔍
10/15/2014 +1365 days 🔍
06/29/2021 +2449 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: redhat.com
Organization: Redhat
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2003-0966 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0966
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-21564
X-Force: 14840
SecurityFocus: 9430 - ELM frm Command Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 29297 - Elm 2.5.6 and Earlier Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability via a Long Subject Line, High

Entryinfo

Created: 10/15/2014 13:59
Updated: 06/29/2021 14:31
Changes: 10/15/2014 13:59 (53), 03/14/2017 07:59 (10), 06/29/2021 14:31 (3)
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