CVE-2015-10065 in FiND
Summary
by MITRE • 01/18/2023
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in AenBleidd FiND. This vulnerability affects the function init_result of the file validator/my_validator.cpp. The manipulation leads to buffer overflow. The name of the patch is ee2eef34a83644f286c9adcaf30437f92e9c48f1. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. VDB-218458 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/09/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2015-10065 represents a critical buffer overflow flaw within the AenBleidd FiND software system, specifically targeting the init_result function in validator/my_validator.cpp. This type of vulnerability falls under the CWE-121 category of stack-based buffer overflow conditions, where insufficient bounds checking allows malicious input to overwrite adjacent memory locations. The buffer overflow occurs when the application fails to properly validate input size before copying data into fixed-length buffers, creating exploitable memory corruption conditions that can be leveraged by attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause system instability.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation within the validator component of the software architecture. When the init_result function processes incoming data, it does not adequately check the length of input parameters against the allocated buffer size, allowing attackers to provide oversized input that exceeds the buffer boundaries. This flaw directly relates to ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for command and scripting interpreter, as successful exploitation could enable attackers to execute malicious code through controlled buffer overflows. The specific patch identified as ee2eef34a83644f286c9adcaf30437f92e9c48f1 addresses this issue by implementing proper bounds checking and input validation mechanisms that prevent excessive data from being copied into the vulnerable buffer structure.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple denial of service conditions, as buffer overflows of this nature can be exploited to achieve complete system compromise. Attackers can leverage the overflow to overwrite return addresses, function pointers, or other critical memory structures, potentially enabling privilege escalation attacks or remote code execution. The vulnerability's classification as critical indicates that it can be exploited remotely without requiring authentication, making it particularly dangerous for systems that process untrusted input from external sources. Organizations using AenBleidd FiND software face significant risk of unauthorized access, data breaches, or system compromise if this vulnerability remains unpatched, especially in environments where the software handles sensitive information or operates in networked environments.
Security professionals should prioritize immediate patch deployment to address this vulnerability, as the patch mechanism specifically targets the root cause by implementing proper input length validation and buffer size enforcement. The recommended mitigation strategy involves not only applying the provided patch but also conducting thorough code reviews of similar functions within the software to identify potential analogous vulnerabilities. Additional protective measures include implementing input sanitization layers, deploying intrusion detection systems to monitor for exploitation attempts, and establishing robust application security testing protocols that include dynamic analysis and fuzzing techniques to detect similar buffer overflow conditions. Organizations should also consider implementing network segmentation and access controls to limit potential attack vectors and reduce the overall attack surface exposed to this type of vulnerability.