Gadu-Gadu Instant Messenger up to 6.0 Build149 infinite loop

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Gadu-Gadu Instant Messenger up to 6.0 Build149. This issue affects some unknown processing. Executing a manipulation can lead to infinite loop. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2004-1411. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Gadu-Gadu Instant Messenger up to 6.0 Build149 (Messaging Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a infinite loop vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-835. The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Gadu-Gadu build 155 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a message that contains an image whose filename does not start with restricted characters.

The weakness was presented 12/31/2004 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-1411 since 02/12/2005. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

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 (18580) and SecurityFocus (BID 11998†). See VDB-22707 for similar entry. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Infinite loop
CWE: CWE-835 / CWE-404
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

12/17/2004 🔍
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02/12/2005 +43 days 🔍
02/27/2015 +3667 days 🔍
06/08/2017 +832 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-1411 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-1411
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-22708
X-Force: 18580 - Gadu-Gadu image denial of service
SecurityFocus: 11998 - Gadu-Gadu Multiple Remote Input Validation And Denial Of Service Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/27/2015 15:49
Updated: 06/08/2017 23:46
Changes: 02/27/2015 15:49 (51), 06/08/2017 23:46 (4)
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