Sybase EAServer 4.2.5/5.0/5.1/5.2 treeaction.do javascript stack-based overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Sybase EAServer 4.2.5/5.0/5.1/5.2. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file treeaction.do. The manipulation of the argument javascript results in stack-based overflow. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2005-2297. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Sybase EAServer 4.2.5/5.0/5.1/5.2. Affected is an unknown functionality of the file treeaction.do. The manipulation of the argument javascript with an unknown input leads to a stack-based overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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). This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Stack-based buffer overflow in TreeAction.do in Sybase EAServer 4.2.5 through 5.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a large javascript parameter.

The weakness was shared 07/19/2005 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at sybase.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2005-2297 since 07/19/2005. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

It is declared as highly functional.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 4377.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (21419), Secunia (SA16108†), SecurityTracker (ID 1014497†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-40999†). 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: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Highly functional

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Saint ID: exploit_info/sybase_easerver
Saint Name: Sybase EAServer WebConsole buffer overflow

MetaSploit ID: sybase_easerver.rb
MetaSploit Name: Sybase EAServer 5.2 Remote Stack Buffer Overflow
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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03/11/2015 +575 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: sybase.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2005-2297 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-2297
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-25824
X-Force: 21419
Secunia: 16108 - Sybase EAServer WebConsole Buffer Overflows, Highly Critical
SecurityTracker: 1014497 - Sybase EAServer Buffer Overflow in 'TreeAction.do' Lets Remote Authenticated Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Vulnerability Center: 40999 - Sybase EAServer 4.2 - 5.2 TreeAction.do Stack-Based Buffer Overflow, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2015 23:39
Updated: 05/08/2017 09:08
Changes: 03/11/2015 23:39 (67), 05/08/2017 09:08 (8)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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