Debian xbuffy up to 3.3.bl.x memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Debian xbuffy up to 3.3.bl.x. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2014-0469. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Debian xbuffy up to 3.3.bl.x. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown part. 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. CVE summarizes:

Stack-based buffer overflow in a certain Debian patch for xbuffy before 3.3.bl.3.dfsg-9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the subject of an email, possibly related to indent subject lines.

The weakness was released 05/05/2014 by Yves-Alexis Perez (Website). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-0469 since 12/19/2013. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 73866 (Debian DSA-2921-1 : xbuffy - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 3.3.bl.3-9 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (92897), Tenable (73866), SecurityFocus (BID 67090†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-44438†). 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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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 73866
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-2921-1 : xbuffy - security update
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OpenVAS ID: 702921
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2921-1 (xbuffy - security update)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: xbuffy 3.3.bl.3-9

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12/19/2013 🔍
04/27/2014 +129 days 🔍
04/28/2014 +1 days 🔍
05/05/2014 +7 days 🔍
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05/06/2014 +1 days 🔍
05/12/2014 +6 days 🔍
03/25/2015 +317 days 🔍
03/21/2022 +2553 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: debian.org

Advisory: openwall.com
Researcher: Yves-Alexis Perez
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-0469 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-0469
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-69576

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X-Force: 92897
SecurityFocus: 67090 - XBuffy CVE-2014-0469 Stack Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 44438 - Debian Xbuffy Remote Code Execution via the Email Subject Field, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/25/2015 16:45
Updated: 03/21/2022 07:58
Changes: 03/25/2015 16:45 (65), 05/27/2017 10:53 (6), 03/21/2022 07:58 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:57C:103

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