abc2mtex 1.6.1 abc.c process_abc memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in abc2mtex 1.6.1. It has been rated as critical. This affects the function process_abc of the file abc.c. This manipulation causes memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2004-1257. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in abc2mtex 1.6.1. Affected by this vulnerability is the function process_abc of the file abc.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 the process_abc function in abc.c for abc2mtex 1.6.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ABC files.

The weakness was shared 01/10/2005 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2004-1257 since 12/20/2004. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/01/2018).

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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 (18578) and SecurityFocus (BID 12018†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.4

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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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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/15/2004 🔍
12/20/2004 +5 days 🔍
01/10/2005 +21 days 🔍
01/10/2005 +0 days 🔍
03/10/2015 +3711 days 🔍
07/01/2018 +1209 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-1257 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-1257
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-23779
X-Force: 18578 - abc2mtex process_abc buffer overflow
SecurityFocus: 12018 - ABC2MTEX Process ABC Key Field Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/10/2015 15:27
Updated: 07/01/2018 07:58
Changes: 03/10/2015 15:27 (45), 07/01/2018 07:58 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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