ncpfs 2.2.1/2.2.2/2.2.3/2.2.4 nwclient.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in ncpfs 2.2.1/2.2.2/2.2.3/2.2.4. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file nwclient.c. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2004-1079. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in ncpfs 2.2.1/2.2.2/2.2.3/2.2.4 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the file nwclient.c. 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. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in (1) ncplogin and (2) ncpmap in nwclient.c for ncpfs 2.2.4, and possibly other versions, may allow local users to gain privileges via a long -T option.

The bug was discovered 11/29/2004. The weakness was presented 01/10/2005 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2004-1079 since 11/29/2004. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 42 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 16294 (Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : ncpfs (MDKSA-2005:028)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 4 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (18283), Tenable (16294), SecurityFocus (BID 11945†), OSVDB (12165†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-8169†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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

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Nessus ID: 16294
Nessus Name: Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : ncpfs (MDKSA-2005:028)
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OpenVAS ID: 54768
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Security Advisory GLSA 200412-09 (ncpfs)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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11/29/2004 🔍
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01/10/2005 +42 days 🔍
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05/30/2005 +117 days 🔍
03/10/2015 +3571 days 🔍
06/02/2019 +1544 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-1079 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-1079
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-23683
X-Force: 18283
SecurityFocus: 11945 - NCPFS Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 12165 - ncpfs nwclient.c buffer overflow
Vulnerability Center: 8169 - Buffer Overflow in ncpfs 2.2.1 - 2.2.4 via newclient.c File, Low

Entryinfo

Created: 03/10/2015 12:14
Updated: 06/02/2019 00:31
Changes: 03/10/2015 12:14 (70), 06/02/2019 00:31 (6)
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Cache ID: 216:D34:103

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