VDB-23073 · CVE-2004-2160 · GCVE-0-2004-2160

Xmlstarlet Command Line Xml Toolkit 0.9.3 xml_elem.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Xmlstarlet Command Line Xml Toolkit 0.9.3. The affected element is an unknown function of the file xml_elem.c. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-2160. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Xmlstarlet Command Line Xml Toolkit 0.9.3. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown functionality of the file xml_elem.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Format string vulnerability in xml_elem.c for XMLStarlet Command Line XML Toolkit 0.9.3 may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.

The weakness was presented 12/31/2004 (Website). The advisory is shared at sourceforge.net. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2004-2160 since 07/10/2005. 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 are known, but no exploit is available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

See VDB-23072 for similar entry. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Xmlstarlet

Name

Command Line Xml Toolkit

Version

0.9.3

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5

VulDB Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Temp Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/31/2004 🔍
12/31/2004 +0 days 🔍
07/10/2005 +191 days 🔍
03/09/2015 +3529 days 🔍
07/17/2017 +861 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: sourceforge.net
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2004-2160 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-2160
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-23073
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/09/2015 15:52
Updated: 07/17/2017 09:33
Changes: 03/09/2015 15:52 (42), 07/17/2017 09:33 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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