File up to 4.11 Header Parsing stack-based overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in File up to 4.11. This impacts an unknown function of the component Header Parsing. Executing a manipulation can lead to stack-based overflow. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2004-1304. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in File up to 4.11. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Header Parsing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a stack-based overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-121. A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function). As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Stack-based buffer overflow in the ELF header parsing code in file before 4.12 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ELF file.

The weakness was shared 01/10/2005 with Trustix (Website). The advisory is shared for download at gentoo.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-1304 since 12/21/2004. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. 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 securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15954 (GLSA-200412-07 : file: Arbitrary code execution), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 4.12 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (18368), Exploit-DB (24784), Tenable (15954), SecurityFocus (BID 11771†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1012433†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Stack-based overflow
CWE: CWE-121 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 15954
Nessus Name: GLSA-200412-07 : file: Arbitrary code execution
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OpenVAS ID: 54766
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Security Advisory GLSA 200412-07 (file)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: File 4.12

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: gentoo.org
Organization: Trustix
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2004-1304 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-1304
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-23824
X-Force: 18368
SecurityFocus: 11771 - File ELF Header Unspecified Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1012433 - 'File' Stack Overflow in Processing ELF Headers May Permit Arbitrary Code Execution
Vulnerability Center: 22840 - File < 4.12 ELF Header Parsing Remote Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/10/2015 15:27
Updated: 12/21/2024 02:04
Changes: 03/10/2015 15:27 (59), 02/11/2017 10:35 (17), 07/01/2021 10:26 (2), 12/21/2024 02:04 (17)
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