Debian Linux 4.0/4.2 db library 1.85.4 snprintf size memory corruption

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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Debian Linux 4.0/4.2 (Operating System). Affected is the function snprintf of the component db library 1.85.4. The manipulation of the argument size 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:

The snprintf function in the db library 1.85.4 ignores the size parameter, which could allow attackers to exploit buffer overflows that would be prevented by a properly implemented snprintf.

The weakness was presented 12/31/1999 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-1330. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

See 15169, 15167, 15166 and 15165 for similar entries.

Affected

Debian GNU/Linux 4.0
Red Hat Linux 4.2

Productinfo

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Operating System

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Debian

Name

Linux

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open-source

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
ATT&CK: Unknown

Local: Yes
Remote: No

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12/31/1999 🔍
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06/23/2014 +5288 days 🔍
05/22/2018 +1429 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: debian.org

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-1999-1330 (🔍)
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/23/2014 12:52
Updated: 05/22/2018 09:24
Changes: 06/23/2014 12:52 (44), 05/22/2018 09:24 (10)
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