CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-0949

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflows in the forms.exe CGI program in ValiCert Enterprise Validation Authority (EVA) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long arguments to various parameters. This issue affects versions 3.3 through 4.2.1.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could remotely gain full control over the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization. Exploiting this vulnerability may lead to data loss or unauthorized access to systems.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of ValiCert EVA to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, implementing input validation measures is advisable.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflows in forms.exe CGI program in ValiCert Enterprise Validation Authority (EVA) Administration Server 3.3 through 4.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long arguments to the parameters (1) Mode, (2) Certificate_File, (3) useExpiredCRLs, (4) listenLength, (5) maxThread, (6) maxConnPerSite, (7) maxMsgLen, (8) exitTime, (9) blockTime, (10) nextUpdatePeriod, (11) buildLocal, (12) maxOCSPValidityPeriod, (13) extension, and (14) a particular combination of parameters associated with private key generation that form a string of a certain length.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS