CVE-2010-3894 in OmniFind
Summary
by MITRE
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Java_com_ibm_es_oss_CryptionNative_ESEncrypt function in /opt/IBM/es/lib/libffq.cryptionjni.so in the login form in the administration interface in IBM OmniFind Enterprise Edition before 8.5 FP6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long password.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/11/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-3894 represents a critical stack-based buffer overflow flaw within IBM OmniFind Enterprise Edition's native cryptographic library. This vulnerability exists in the Java_com_ibm_es_oss_CryptionNative_ESEncrypt function located in the libffq.cryptionjni.so shared library at /opt/IBM/es/lib/. The flaw specifically manifests when processing user input through the administration interface's login form, making it accessible to remote attackers who can exploit this weakness without requiring local system access or authentication.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper input validation within the native JNI (Java Native Interface) component that handles cryptographic operations. When a maliciously crafted password exceeds the allocated buffer space in the stack, it overflows into adjacent memory locations, potentially allowing attackers to overwrite critical program execution data including return addresses and function pointers. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-121 Stack-based Buffer Overflow, which is classified as a fundamental memory safety issue where insufficient bounds checking permits data to be written beyond the allocated buffer boundaries.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it provides remote attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary code on the affected system with the privileges of the running application process. Since the vulnerability occurs within the administration interface, successful exploitation could lead to complete system compromise, unauthorized access to sensitive data, and potential lateral movement within the network infrastructure. The vulnerability affects IBM OmniFind Enterprise Edition versions prior to 8.5 Fix Pack 6, making it particularly concerning for organizations with older deployments that have not received the necessary security patches.
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted password string that exceeds the buffer capacity, typically through the web-based administration interface. The exploitation process follows the typical attack pattern described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under technique T1059.007 Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell, where adversaries leverage command execution capabilities to gain control of systems. Organizations should note that this vulnerability aligns with the broader category of privilege escalation attacks and represents a significant risk to enterprise security infrastructure.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability include applying the official IBM security fix pack 8.5 FP6 or later, which contains the necessary code modifications to properly validate input lengths before processing. Additionally, organizations should implement network segmentation to restrict access to the administration interface, deploy web application firewalls to monitor and filter suspicious traffic patterns, and conduct regular vulnerability assessments to identify similar issues in other components of their IBM OmniFind Enterprise Edition deployment. The recommended approach also includes monitoring for exploitation attempts through log analysis and implementing proper input sanitization practices across all application interfaces that interact with native libraries.