ssmtp 2.49 die/log_event format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in ssmtp 2.49. Affected by this vulnerability is the function die/log_event. Performing a manipulation results in format string. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2004-0156. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in ssmtp 2.49. This affects the function die/log_event. 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. The summary by CVE is:

Format string vulnerabilities in the (1) die or (2) log_event functions for ssmtp before 2.50.6 allow remote mail relays to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.

The weakness was shared 04/14/2004 by Max Vozeler and Max Vozeler (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at debian.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2004-0156 since 02/13/2004. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15322 (Debian DSA-485-1 : ssmtp - format string), 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 2.50.6 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (15872), Tenable (15322), SecurityFocus (BID 10150†), OSVDB (5360†) and Secunia (SA11378†). The entry VDB-81995 is related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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

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Nessus ID: 15322
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-485-1 : ssmtp - format string
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OpenVAS ID: 53687
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 485-1 (ssmtp)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: ssmtp 2.50.6

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: debian.org
Researcher: Max Vozeler, Max Vozeler
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-0156 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0156
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-21879
X-Force: 15872
SecurityFocus: 10150 - SSMTP Mail Transfer Agent Multiple Format String Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 11378
OSVDB: 5360 - sSMTP die Format String
SecurityTracker: 1009788
Vulnerability Center: 15166 - DoS in Ssmtp via Format String Vulnerabilities, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/16/2014 17:29
Updated: 07/19/2019 14:25
Changes: 10/16/2014 17:29 (80), 07/19/2019 14:25 (1)
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