VDB-106148 · CVE-2015-3450 · BID 74375

libaxl 0.6.9 XML Document memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in libaxl 0.6.9. This impacts an unknown function. Such manipulation as part of XML Document leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2015-3450. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in libaxl 0.6.9. Affected by this issue is an unknown function. The manipulation as part of a XML Document leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Heap-based buffer overflow in libaxl 0.6.9 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted XML document.

The bug was discovered 04/28/2015. The weakness was presented 09/06/2017 by J. M. Bogaard (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2015-3450 since 04/29/2015. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 862 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 74375†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

04/28/2015 🔍
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04/29/2015 +1 days 🔍
09/06/2017 +861 days 🔍
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09/07/2017 +1 days 🔍
11/13/2019 +797 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Researcher: J. M. Bogaard
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2015-3450 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-3450
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-106148
SecurityFocus: 74375 - LibAxl Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 09/07/2017 08:50
Updated: 11/13/2019 09:01
Changes: 09/07/2017 08:50 (54), 11/13/2019 09:01 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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