VDB-21572 · CVE-2004-0049 · BID 9421

RealNetworks Helix Universal Server 9.0.2.881 HTTP POST Request denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in RealNetworks Helix Universal Server 9.0.2.881. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. Such manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2004-0049. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in RealNetworks Helix Universal Server 9.0.2.881. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

Helix Universal Server/Proxy 9 and Mobile Server 10 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via certain HTTP POST messages to the Administration System port.

The weakness was disclosed 02/17/2004 by Matt Moore with Pentest Limited (Website). The advisory is shared for download at service.real.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2004-0049. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. The requirement for exploitation is a simple authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

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 vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 9421†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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01/14/2004 🔍
02/17/2004 +34 days 🔍
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10/15/2014 +3893 days 🔍
07/05/2017 +994 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: realnetworks.com

Advisory: service.real.com
Researcher: Matt Moore
Organization: Pentest Limited
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2004-0049 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0049
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-21572
SecurityFocus: 9421 - Real Networks Helix Server/Gateway Administration Service HTTP Post System Compromise Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 10/15/2014 14:23
Updated: 07/05/2017 09:02
Changes: 10/15/2014 14:23 (47), 07/05/2017 09:02 (6)
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Cache ID: 216:407:103

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