Stefan Ritt Elog Web Logbook up to 2.5.6 decode_post memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Stefan Ritt Elog Web Logbook up to 2.5.6. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function decode_post. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2005-0439. In addition, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Stefan Ritt Elog Web Logbook up to 2.5.6. Affected by this vulnerability is the function decode_post. 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 decode_post function in ELOG before 2.5.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via attachments with long file names.

The bug was discovered 02/13/2005. The weakness was presented 02/14/2005 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at sourceforge.net. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2005-0439 since 02/15/2005. 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.

It is possible to download the exploit at securiteam.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 16469 (ELOG Web Logbook < 2.5.7 Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities (OF, Traversal)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r.

Upgrading to version 2.5.7 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (19313), Exploit-DB (805), Tenable (16469), SecurityFocus (BID 12556†) and OSVDB (13812†). See VDB-24464 for similar entry. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.6
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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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Nessus ID: 16469
Nessus Name: ELOG Web Logbook < 2.5.7 Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities (OF, Traversal)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Elog Web Logbook 2.5.7
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Timelineinfo

02/09/2005 🔍
02/13/2005 +4 days 🔍
02/14/2005 +1 days 🔍
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05/02/2005 +75 days 🔍
06/04/2006 +398 days 🔍
03/10/2015 +3201 days 🔍
01/26/2025 +3610 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: sourceforge.net
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2005-0439 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-0439
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-24463
X-Force: 19313
SecurityFocus: 12556 - ELOG Web Logbook Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 14268
OSVDB: 13812 - ELOG decode_post Function File Name Processing Remote Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 11744 - Buffer Overflow in ELOG before 2.5.7 decode_post Function, High

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

Created: 03/10/2015 23:05
Updated: 01/26/2025 23:16
Changes: 03/10/2015 23:05 (76), 06/19/2019 18:47 (3), 01/26/2025 23:16 (18)
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