VDB-801 · BID 10998 · GCVE-100-801

Web Browser denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Web Browser and classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is advised to substitute the affected component with an alternative.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Web Browser (Web Browser) (the affected version unknown). This affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was released 08/23/2004 by MeFakon with su1d exploit development team as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1499 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at su1d.net. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at windowsupdate.microsoft.com. 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.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 10998†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.0

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.0
VulDB Vector: 🔍
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Alternative
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0-Day Time: 🔍

Patch: windowsupdate.microsoft.com

Timelineinfo

08/23/2004 🔍
08/23/2004 +0 days 🔍
08/24/2004 +1 days 🔍
06/29/2019 +5422 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: MeFakon
Organization: su1d exploit development team
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-801
SecurityFocus: 10998 - Multiple Vendor Web Browser JavaScript Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 08/24/2004 11:36
Updated: 06/29/2019 09:31
Changes: 08/24/2004 11:36 (50), 06/29/2019 09:31 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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

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