mbac ident2 0.999c/1.3/1.3 1/1.4 child_service memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in mbac ident2 0.999c/1.3/1.3 1/1.4. This issue affects the function child_service. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2004-0408. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is recommended to replace the affected component with an alternative.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in mbac ident2 0.999c/1.3/1.3 1/1.4. Affected by this vulnerability is the function child_service. 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 child_service function in the ident2 ident daemon allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

The bug was discovered 04/21/2004. The weakness was released 04/22/2004 by Jack with RaptureSecurity (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at secunia.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2004-0408 since 04/16/2004. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15331 (Debian DSA-494-1 : ident2 - 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.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at freshmeat.net. The problem might be mitigated by replacing the product with as an alternative. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be establishing an alternative product. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (15938), Tenable (15331), SecurityFocus (BID 10192†), OSVDB (5605†) and Secunia (SA11450†). Additional details are provided at freshports.org. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
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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: 15331
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-494-1 : ident2 - buffer overflow
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OpenVAS ID: 53688
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 494-1 (ident2)
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Recommended: Alternative
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Patch: freshmeat.net

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04/16/2004 🔍
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06/28/2019 +3706 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Researcher: Jack
Organization: RaptureSecurity
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-0408 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0408
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-631
X-Force: 15938 - ident2 child_service buffer overflow, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 10192 - Michael Bacarella IDent2 Daemon Child_Service Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 11450 - ident2 "child_service()" Function Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 5605 - ident2 child_service Overflow
SecurityTracker: 1009912
Vulnerability Center: 21888 - Ident2 Daemon Child_Service Function Remote Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability, High

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

Created: 04/26/2004 12:16
Updated: 06/28/2019 10:30
Changes: 04/26/2004 12:16 (91), 06/28/2019 10:30 (7)
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Cache ID: 216:701:103

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