SuSE Linux 9.3/10.0 ld_library_path LD_LIBRARY_PATH memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SuSE Linux 9.3/10.0. Impacted is an unknown function in the library ld_library_path. This manipulation of the argument LD_LIBRARY_PATH causes memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2005-4790. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SuSE Linux 9.3/10.0 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality in the library ld_library_path. The manipulation of the argument LD_LIBRARY_PATH 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. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in SUSE Linux 9.3 and 10.0, and possibly other distributions, cause the working directory to be added to LD_LIBRARY_PATH, which might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via (1) beagle, (2) tomboy, or (3) blam. NOTE: in August 2007, the tomboy vector was reported for other distributions.

The weakness was shared 08/16/2007 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at redhat.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2005-4790 since 04/26/2006. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/07/2021).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 28287 (openSUSE 10 Security Update : tomboy (tomboy-4698)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (36054), Tenable (28287), SecurityFocus (BID 25341†), OSVDB (39577†) and Secunia (SA26480†). The entries VDB-28100, VDB-28098 and VDB-28097 are related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.3

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

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 28287
Nessus Name: openSUSE 10 Security Update : tomboy (tomboy-4698)
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OpenVAS ID: 861065
OpenVAS Name: Family Connections argv[1] Parameter Remote Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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12/31/2005 🔍
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04/26/2006 +116 days 🔍
08/16/2007 +477 days 🔍
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11/14/2007 +89 days 🔍
11/20/2007 +6 days 🔍
03/12/2015 +2669 days 🔍
07/07/2021 +2309 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: suse.com

Advisory: redhat.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2005-4790 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-4790
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-28099

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X-Force: 36054
SecurityFocus: 25341 - Tomboy LD_LIBRARY_PATH Environment Variable Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Secunia: 26480 - Tomboy Insecure LD_LIBRARY_PATH Privilege Escalation, Not Critical
OSVDB: 39577 - SuSE Linux blam LD_LIBRARY_PATH Variable Path Subversion Local Privilege Escalation
Vulnerability Center: 16818 - S.U.S.E Linux Untrusted Search Path Vulnerabilities Allow Code Execution via LD_LIBRARY_PATH, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 11:11
Updated: 07/07/2021 10:37
Changes: 03/12/2015 11:11 (67), 06/06/2019 14:23 (13), 07/07/2021 10:37 (2)
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