Imatix Xitami up to 2.5c2 sendfmt format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Imatix Xitami 2.2a/2.4/2.4d7/2.5/2.5c2 and classified as critical. The impacted element is the function sendfmt. Executing a manipulation can lead to format string. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2008-6519. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Imatix Xitami 2.2a/2.4/2.4d7/2.5/2.5c2. This vulnerability affects the function sendfmt. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Format string vulnerability in Xitami Web Server 2.2a through 2.5c2, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a Long Running Web Process (LRWP) request, which triggers incorrect logging code involving the sendfmt function in the SMT kernel.

The weakness was released 03/25/2009 by bratax (Website). The advisory is shared for download at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-6519 since 03/25/2009. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 10/20/2024).

A public exploit has been developed by bratax in C++ and been published even before and not after the advisory. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 356 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (41644), Exploit-DB (5354) and SecurityFocus (BID 28603†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-47297. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.4

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Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: bratax
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OpenVAS ID: 900548
OpenVAS Name: Xitami Multiple Format String Vulnerabilities
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Researcher: bratax
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2008-6519 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-6519
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-47296
X-Force: 41644 - Xitami LRWP request logging code execution
SecurityFocus: 28603 - iMatix Xitami Multiple Format String Vulnerabilities

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

Created: 03/17/2015 23:38
Updated: 10/20/2024 13:18
Changes: 03/17/2015 23:38 (56), 11/03/2018 18:02 (12), 10/20/2024 13:18 (16)
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