TinTin WinTin++ up to 1.97.8 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in TinTin WinTin++ up to 1.97.8. It has been rated as critical. This impacts an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2008-0673. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in TinTin WinTin++ up to 1.97.8. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown function. 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. The summary by CVE is:

TinTin++ 1.97.9 and WinTin++ 1.97.9 open files on the basis of an inbound file-transfer request, before the user has an opportunity to decline the request, which allows remote attackers to truncate arbitrary files in the top level of a home directory.

The weakness was shared 02/11/2008 by Luigi Auriemma (Website). The advisory is shared at vupen.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-0673 since 02/11/2008. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 56903 (GLSA-201111-07 : TinTin++: Multiple vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 1.97.9 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (40313), Tenable (56903), SecurityFocus (BID 27660†), Secunia (SA28833†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-39737†). The entries VDB-40928 and VDB-40927 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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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: 56903
Nessus Name: GLSA-201111-07 : TinTin++: Multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 70796
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Security Advisory GLSA 201111-07 (TinTin++)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WinTin++ 1.97.9

Timelineinfo

02/06/2008 🔍
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02/07/2008 +1 days 🔍
02/11/2008 +4 days 🔍
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05/28/2013 +1933 days 🔍
03/16/2015 +657 days 🔍
07/30/2021 +2328 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Researcher: Luigi Auriemma
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-0673 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-0673
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-40929
X-Force: 40313
SecurityFocus: 27660 - TinTin++ and WinTin++ '#chat' Command Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 28833 - TinTin++ / WinTin++ Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
Vulnerability Center: 39737 - TinTin++ 1.97.9 and WinTin++ 1.97.9 Allows Remote Arbitrary Files Truncation, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2008-0449

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

Created: 03/16/2015 13:43
Updated: 07/30/2021 21:30
Changes: 03/16/2015 13:43 (65), 05/01/2017 11:10 (10), 07/30/2021 21:30 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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