Metamail 2.7 format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Metamail 2.7. This impacts an unknown function. The manipulation results in format string. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2004-0104. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Metamail 2.7. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in Metamail 2.7 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

The weakness was shared 03/03/2004 as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared for download at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2004-0104. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15286 (Debian DSA-449-1 : metamail - buffer overflow, format string bugs), 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. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 31600.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (15259), Exploit-DB (23728), Tenable (15286), SecurityFocus (BID 9692†) and Secunia (SA10908†). The entry VDB-21625 is related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 15286
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-449-1 : metamail - buffer overflow, format string bugs
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OpenVAS ID: 53701
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 449-1 (metamail)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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09/29/2004 +210 days 🔍
10/15/2014 +3668 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2004-0104 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0104
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-21624
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X-Force: 15259
SecurityFocus: 9692 - Metamail Multiple Buffer Overflow/Format String Handling Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 10908 - Metamail Message Parsing System Compromise Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
Vulnerability Center: 3815 - Format String in Metamail 2.7, Medium

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

Created: 10/15/2014 15:15
Updated: 12/25/2024 06:02
Changes: 10/15/2014 15:15 (73), 05/20/2019 07:14 (6), 11/19/2024 10:39 (17), 12/25/2024 06:02 (1)
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