PacketFence 3.0.1 web_node_register memory corruption

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A vulnerability was found in PacketFence 3.0.1. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function web_node_register. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The web_node_register function in web.pm in PacketFence before 3.0.2 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was shared 08/31/2012 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at packetfence.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-4742 since 08/31/2012. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 3.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The entries 61998 and 61997 are related to this item.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PacketFence 3.0.1

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: packetfence.org
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CVE: CVE-2012-4742 (🔍)
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 02/20/2019 13:29
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (47), 02/20/2019 13:29 (2)
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