VDB-82035 · XFDB 16278 · BID 10434

spamGuard loadconfig.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in spamGuard. This affects an unknown function of the file loadconfig.c. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in spamGuard (Anti-Spam Software) (affected version not known). This affects some unknown functionality of the file loadconfig.c. 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.

The bug was discovered 05/16/2004. The weakness was published 05/28/2004 by Murat Balaban (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at archives.neohapsis.com. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 12 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 (16278), SecurityFocus (BID 10434†), OSVDB (6522†) and Secunia (SA11747†). Similar entries are available at VDB-23450, VDB-23318 and VDB-82036. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

05/16/2004 🔍
05/28/2004 +12 days 🔍
05/29/2004 +0 days 🔍
06/01/2004 +3 days 🔍
04/11/2016 +4331 days 🔍
10/02/2018 +904 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Researcher: Murat Balaban
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-82035
X-Force: 16278
SecurityFocus: 10434 - Spamguard Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 11747
OSVDB: 6522 - spamGuard loadconfig.c Multiple Overflows

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/11/2016 22:41
Updated: 10/02/2018 09:01
Changes: 04/11/2016 22:41 (42), 10/02/2018 09:01 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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