Arj Software Inc. unarj 2.62/2.63 A/2.64/2.65 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Arj Software Inc. unarj 2.62/2.63 A/2.64/2.65. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2004-0947. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in Arj Software Inc. unarj 2.62/2.63 A/2.64/2.65. Affected is an unknown part. 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in unarj before 2.63a-r2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an arj archive that contains long filenames.

The bug was discovered 11/11/2004. The weakness was disclosed 02/09/2005 with Redhat (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2004-0947 since 10/12/2004. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/02/2019).

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 8 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15777 (GLSA-200411-29 : unarj: Long filenames buffer overflow and a path traversal vulnerability), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 2.63a-r2 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (18044), Tenable (15777), SecurityFocus (BID 11665†), OSVDB (11695†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-8192†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
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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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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 15777
Nessus Name: GLSA-200411-29 : unarj: Long filenames buffer overflow and a path traversal vulnerability
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OpenVAS ID: 53485
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 652-1 (unarj)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: unarj 2.63a-r2

Timelineinfo

10/12/2004 🔍
11/11/2004 +30 days 🔍
11/11/2004 +0 days 🔍
11/12/2004 +1 days 🔍
11/19/2004 +7 days 🔍
11/22/2004 +3 days 🔍
02/09/2005 +79 days 🔍
02/09/2005 +0 days 🔍
05/31/2005 +111 days 🔍
03/10/2015 +3570 days 🔍
06/02/2019 +1545 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Organization: Redhat
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-0947 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0947
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-23922
X-Force: 18044
SecurityFocus: 11665 - ARJ Software UNARJ Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 11695 - ARJ Software - UNARJ - Remote Buffer Overflow Issue
Vulnerability Center: 8192 - Buffer Overflow in ARJ Software Inc. UNARJ 2.43 - 2.65 via Long File Name, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/10/2015 15:27
Updated: 06/02/2019 06:22
Changes: 03/10/2015 15:27 (71), 06/02/2019 06:22 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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