GNU PSPP 0.11.0 data/dictionary.c dict_rename_var input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in GNU PSPP 0.11.0. This affects the function dict_rename_var of the file data/dictionary.c. The manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2017-12960. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GNU PSPP 0.11.0 and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function dict_rename_var of the file data/dictionary.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

There is a reachable assertion abort in the function dict_rename_var() in data/dictionary.c of the libpspp library in GNU PSPP 0.11.0 that will lead to remote denial of service.

The bug was discovered 08/17/2017. The weakness was published 08/18/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at bugzilla.redhat.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-12960 since 08/18/2017. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 102690 (FreeBSD : pspp -- multiple vulnerabilities (6876b163-8708-11e7-8568-e8e0b747a45a)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 4 days after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (102690). Similar entries are available at VDB-102983, VDB-105573, VDB-105574 and VDB-105576. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 102690
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : pspp -- multiple vulnerabilities (6876b163-8708-11e7-8568-e8e0b747a45a)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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08/19/2017 +1 days 🔍
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Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: bugzilla.redhat.com
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CVE: CVE-2017-12960 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-12960
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-105575
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/19/2017 08:58
Updated: 11/08/2019 22:39
Changes: 08/19/2017 08:58 (67), 11/08/2019 22:39 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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