typespeed up to 0.4.4 addnewword memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in typespeed up to 0.4.4. The affected element is the function addnewword. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2006-1515. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in typespeed up to 0.4.4. This vulnerability affects the function addnewword. 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. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in the addnewword function in typespeed 0.4.4 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

The bug was discovered 03/31/2006. The weakness was published 05/31/2006 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at debian.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-1515 since 03/30/2006. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 61 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 22626 (Debian DSA-1084-1 : typespeed - buffer overflow), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (26825), Tenable (22626), SecurityFocus (BID 18194†), OSVDB (25941†) and Secunia (SA20379†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 22626
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-1084-1 : typespeed - buffer overflow
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OpenVAS ID: 56854
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1084-1 (typespeed)
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06/21/2019 +1562 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: debian.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-1515 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-1515
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-30520
X-Force: 26825
SecurityFocus: 18194 - Typespeed Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 20379 - Typespeed "addnewword()" Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 25941 - Typespeed - Remote Buffer Overflow Issue
Vulnerability Center: 11987 - Typespeed 0.4.4 and Earlier Remote Code Execution due to Buffer Overflow, High
Vupen: ADV-2006-2087

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 12:19
Updated: 06/21/2019 09:17
Changes: 03/12/2015 12:19 (74), 06/21/2019 09:17 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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