Perl up to 1.05 Convert::Uulib memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Perl up to 1.05. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function Convert::Uulib. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2005-1349. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Perl up to 1.05 (Programming Language Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function Convert::Uulib. 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. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in Convert-UUlib (Convert::UUlib) before 1.051 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed parameter to a read operation.

The weakness was published 04/26/2005 by Mark Martinec and Robert Lewis (Website). The advisory is shared for download at gentoo.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-1349 since 04/28/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed in Perl. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as highly functional. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 18514 (Debian DSA-727-1 : libconvert-uulib-perl - buffer overflow), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at perl.apache.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published 4 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (20275), Exploit-DB (25547), Tenable (18514), SecurityFocus (BID 13401†) and OSVDB (31791†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 18514
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-727-1 : libconvert-uulib-perl - buffer overflow
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OpenVAS ID: 53554
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 727-1 (libconvert-uulib-perl)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: perl.apache.org

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: gentoo.org
Researcher: Mark Martinec, Robert Lewis
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2005-1349 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-1349
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1420
X-Force: 20275 - Convert-UUlib malformed parameter buffer overflow, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 13401 - Convert-UUlib Perl Module Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 15130 - Perl Convert::UUlib Module Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 31791 - Barracuda Spam Firewall Convert-UUlib read Operation Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 7773 - Buffer Overflow in Convert-UUlib < 1.051 via Read Operation, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 05/12/2005 11:38
Updated: 01/01/2025 21:54
Changes: 05/12/2005 11:38 (93), 09/05/2019 13:32 (1), 01/01/2025 21:54 (17)
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