BarnOwl up to 1.0.4.1 zcrypt.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in BarnOwl up to 1.0.4.1. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file zcrypt.c. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2009-0363. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in BarnOwl up to 1.0.4.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the file zcrypt.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:

Multiple buffer overflows in (a) BarnOwl before 1.0.5 and (b) owl 2.1.11 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving (1) a crafted zcrypt message, related to zcrypt.c; (2) a reply command on a message with a Zephyr Cc: list, related to zwrite.c; and unspecified other use of the products.

The weakness was published 02/17/2009 (Website). The advisory is shared at bugs.launchpad.net. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2009-0363 since 01/29/2009. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 1.0.4.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (48824), SecurityFocus (BID 33877†) and Secunia (SA34042†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Unproven

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: BarnOwl 1.0.4.1

Timelineinfo

01/29/2009 🔍
02/17/2009 +19 days 🔍
02/17/2009 +0 days 🔍
02/23/2009 +6 days 🔍
02/25/2009 +2 days 🔍
03/17/2015 +2210 days 🔍
10/28/2018 +1321 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugs.launchpad.net
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2009-0363 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-0363
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-46585
X-Force: 48824 - BarnOwl and owl zcrypt buffer overflow
SecurityFocus: 33877 - BarnOwl Prior to 1.0.5 Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 34042 - BarnOwl Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 10/28/2018 08:08
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (50), 10/28/2018 08:08 (9)
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Cache ID: 216:004:103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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