Xboing 2.4 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Xboing 2.4. The impacted element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2004-0149. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Xboing 2.4 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation 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. CVE summarizes:

Multiple buffer overflows in xboing before 2.4 allow local users to gain privileges.

The bug was discovered 02/27/2004. The weakness was published 05/04/2004 by Steve Kemp (Website). The advisory is shared for download at debian.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-0149 since 02/13/2004. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15288 (Debian DSA-451-1 : xboing - buffer overflows), 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 to version 2.4 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (15347), Tenable (15288), SecurityFocus (BID 9764†), OSVDB (4109†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-21918†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 15288
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-451-1 : xboing - buffer overflows
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OpenVAS ID: 53150
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 451-1 (xboing)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Xboing 2.4

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02/27/2004 +14 days 🔍
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05/04/2004 +67 days 🔍
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05/06/2009 +1680 days 🔍
10/16/2014 +1989 days 🔍
09/03/2019 +1783 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: debian.org
Researcher: Steve Kemp
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-0149 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0149
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-21820
X-Force: 15347
SecurityFocus: 9764 - xboing Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: 4109 - xboing - Local - Buffer Overflow Issues
Vulnerability Center: 21918 - Xboxing Prior to 2.4 Buffer Overflow Local Privileges Escalation Vulnerability, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 10/16/2014 17:13
Updated: 09/03/2019 07:40
Changes: 10/16/2014 17:13 (70), 09/03/2019 07:40 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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