libuv up to 1.7.3 on XP/Server 2003 uv_rwlock_t race condition

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in libuv up to 1.7.3 on XP/Server 2003. This issue affects the function uv_rwlock_t. Performing a manipulation results in race condition. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2014-9748. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in libuv up to 1.7.3 on XP/Server 2003. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function uv_rwlock_t. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a race condition vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-362. The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, and the code sequence requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence that is operating concurrently. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The uv_rwlock_t fallback implementation for Windows XP and Server 2003 in libuv before 1.7.4 does not properly prevent threads from releasing the locks of other threads, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (deadlock) or possibly have unspecified other impact by leveraging a race condition.

The weakness was released 04/22/2023 as 515. The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-9748 since 10/02/2015. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 1.7.4 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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Class: Race condition
CWE: CWE-362
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: libuv 1.7.4
Patch: github.com

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10/02/2015 🔍
04/22/2023 +2759 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 515
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2014-9748 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9748
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-227121
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

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Created: 04/22/2023 08:35
Changes: 04/22/2023 08:35 (60)
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Cache ID: 216:67B:103

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