SuSE Linux 3.5/5.2 gnuplot memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in SuSE Linux 3.5/5.2. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component gnuplot. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-0409. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SuSE Linux 3.5/5.2 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component gnuplot. 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 gnuplot in Linux version 3.5 allows local users to obtain root access.

The weakness was shared 03/04/1999 by xnec as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0409. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (19254) and SecurityFocus (BID 319†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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06/20/2014 +5587 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: suse.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: xnec
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-0409 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0409
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14554
SecurityFocus: 319 - SuSE Linux gnuplot Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 06/20/2014 17:38
Updated: 10/16/2024 09:20
Changes: 06/20/2014 17:38 (48), 05/20/2018 11:17 (6), 10/16/2024 09:20 (25)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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